Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations, as he did not provide a valid reason or justification for missing them.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's musculoskeletal disorders, acquired psychiatric disorder, bladder problems, urinary tract infections, and sinus condition. The Veteran is also being asked to undergo a VA examination for his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for heart condition, lung condition, PTSD, and alcohol induced anxiety disorder with panic attacks due to Agent Orange exposure have been reopened. However, the new evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating increases as well as a claim for TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, finding that the appellant does not have posttraumatic stress disorder or schizoaffective disorder and instead has cannabis use disorder. The evidence did not support a link between his current condition and service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition is remanded due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran will be given another opportunity to obtain a VA examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, needs further examination and evaluation. The remanded issues are related to the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric conditions or disabilities, including PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a left knee disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral hearing loss have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions are related to his active military service.,There is no medical evidence showing a chronic left knee disorder during or within one year after service. The Veteran's STRs do not show any complaints or treatment for a left knee disorder, and he was diagnosed with degenerative joint disease over fifty years after separation from service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and readjudication, including obtaining SSA records relevant to the claims on appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims. The Board has also remanded several issues including low back, right knee, left knee, cervical spine, OSA, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions in a previous VA examination and the need for new evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including whether it was aggravated by service.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for all issues, including service connection for sleep apnea and increased ratings for various conditions. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and anxiety. This includes obtaining VA treatment records from Fort Sill and scheduling a VA examination for PTSD based on MST and any other mental health diagnoses.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood has been granted a rating of 70 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The Board has also remanded for further examination regarding her knee disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and insomnia, finding that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between his current conditions and his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition and tinnitus, but has remanded the remaining issues due to lack of updated treatment records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, a neck disorder, and headaches. The Board found that there was no confirmed diagnosis of PTSD during the pendency of the appeal and that any current symptoms were not related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and lack of evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again with additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, finding no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his active military service.