Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for generalized anxiety disorder was granted, with an effective date of June 2, 2010.,The Veteran was also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities and the fact that he has been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after a final decision, and will consider all psychiatric disorders including PTSD related to service. The Veteran's substance abuse disorder is also being evaluated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, depression, and/or anxiety. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD is denied. The claims of service connection for a low back disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective prior to August 30, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric condition (claimed as PTSD and anxiety) are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder with psychotic features, generalized anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain. The claim was reopened due to the submission of new evidence relevant to the psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety, and for completion of a VA Form 21-8940 regarding his unemployment due to this condition. The TDIU claim will also be remanded as it requires development related to the initial rating appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD with depression and anxiety, are not service-connected. The case is being remanded to attempt verification of in-service stressors and for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that there has not been substantial compliance with the prior remand, requiring further remand to correct the error. The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development including scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development to clarify the appellant's duty status during active duty for training and to obtain a VA examination regarding her service connection claims for right hip, right leg, and low back disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for color blindness, a neurological disability manifested by memory loss and headaches, and a psychiatric disorder to include depressive disorder, dysthymia, and generalized anxiety. The evidence did not support finding that these conditions were related to active duty service or any other factor.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and review of outstanding records. The Veteran's claims include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, which he contends were caused by bullying and hazing during service.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is not service-connected as it does not meet the criteria for a separate disability. The right tibia fracture residuals are rated at 10% and no higher.,The Veteran's right foot condition and bilateral hips condition are remanded to determine their relationship to her service-connected right leg disability.,The Veteran's lumbar spine condition is also remanded to determine its relationship to her service-connected right leg disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if her respiratory disability and back, right knee, left knee, psychiatric (anxiety disorder), and skin disabilities are related to her active service.,VA examinations will be scheduled to address these issues.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder was rated at 30% from December 1, 2017 to October 1, 2018. From February 6, 2016 to November 30, 2017, the rating remained at 30%. The appeal is pending for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder, TDIU, and SMC based on housebound status and/or aid and attendance due to issues with obtaining a medical opinion. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include major depressive disorder with anxiety, personality disorders, substance addiction disorders, cocaine use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety, are related to his military service. The examiner is asked to provide a comprehensive opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, were not incurred in or related to his period of service and are not caused by any service-connected disability. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and a right foot disability due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain all available service personnel and treatment records, especially from the Reserve period of service. They are also directed to schedule VA examinations to address the etiology of the Veteran's right foot disability and his acquired psychiatric disabilities.