Anxiety Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and obtaining records of treatment since September 2000.

The April 1980 and May 1984 rating actions denied a total rating based on individual unemployability, resulting in a combined disability evaluation of 70 percent.

The Board denied increased evaluations for the service-connected recurring left shoulder dislocations, chronic prostatitis and an anxiety reaction in July 1975. The decision is not considered to involve clear and unmistakable error.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for dysthymia, anxiety disorder, attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to a lack of evidence demonstrating an actual disability or recurrent symptoms associated with active service.

The VA denied the veteran's request for an increased evaluation of his PTSD, currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection are denied due to lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently evaluated at a 10 percent rating, and the Board finds that this evaluation is appropriate given his symptoms of mild anxiety and depression.

The veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal by indicating satisfaction with the decision and requesting withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection were not based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the May 17, 1946, and November 20, 1947, rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of recent clinical evidence and for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for depression and anxiety disorder, finding that new evidence supports this claim. The veteran's current psychiatric conditions are linked to his experiences during atomic weapons testing in service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The veteran's NOD to the March 2000 rating action has been determined to be timely, and his appeal for an increased rating for anxiety reaction is granted.

The veteran's claim for a total rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining private records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date of July 15, 1997 for a grant of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected psychiatric disability and scars of the right leg and foot, finding that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected anxiety and conversion reaction with headaches, low back pain, fatigue, and insomnia.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection of diverticulosis, hiatal hernia, and anxiety as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis.

The Board has determined that the veteran's appeal of the denial of an earlier effective date for his TDIU was timely filed, and the criteria for granting a TDIU with an effective date of November 2, 1988, have been met.

The veteran's PTSD is manifested by anxiousness, anger, agitation, intolerance of other, nightmares, and sleep impairment. The criteria for an initial evaluation to 30 percent have been met.

The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance has been denied as she does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to her ability to perform daily activities without significant assistance.