Anxiety Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his seizure disorder is being remanded due to uncertainty regarding the nature and frequency of his seizures. The RO will schedule him for a hospitalization at a VA facility for observation and evaluation by the neurology service.

The Board has determined that there is no service-connected disability that caused or contributed to the veteran's death, and thus denied the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death.

The VA has determined that the veteran's psychiatric disability, which includes anxiety neurosis with somatic and dissociative symptoms, hyperventilation syndrome, and headaches, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent. The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that the veteran's claims of CUE in the 1984 and 1985 decisions were not supported by evidence, and denied the motion.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims to reopen his service connection claims for a cervical spine condition, low back condition, anal fissures, and anxiety disorder due to lack of new and material evidence.

The veteran's disabilities render him unable to independently care for his daily personal needs on a regular basis without assistance from another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of being in need of aid and attendance.

The veteran's generalized anxiety disorder and depression are rated at 50 percent, reflecting significant functional impairment.

The veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 100 percent, the highest schedular rating available. The Board also found that he is unemployable due to his service-connected disability and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The VA has determined that the veteran's anxiety neurosis does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as it primarily manifests as depression and results in mild occupational and social impairment.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence, including statements from private physicians indicating treatment of PTSD. The veteran's death is also being considered as the cause of his death.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has reopened the claim, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety neurosis and schizophrenia. The appellant's testimony provided new evidence that was not previously considered.

The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected disabilities, including her anxiety neurosis and lumbar spine injury, prevent her from securing or following substantially gainful employment. Therefore, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability is granted.

The VA has determined that the veteran's condition, a psychophysiological gastrointestinal reaction with anxiety neurosis and depressive features, does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, cannot be granted due to a lack of verified stressor. The case is remanded for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected psychoneurosis, hysteria reaction, and anxiety disorder not otherwise specified warrants a 100 percent disability rating due to his severe impairment in social functioning.

The VA Regional Office denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his anxiety reaction and TDIU due to service-connected disability. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The veteran's anxiety disorder is deemed to be linked to his active wartime service. Therefore, service connection for chronic anxiety disorder is granted.

The veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The service-connected peptic ulcer disease with large para-esophageal hernia does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection and increased rating for anxiety disorder was granted. The effective date for service connection is set at December 4, 1990, while the current disability evaluation remains at 30 percent.