Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of traumatic brain injuries, post-concussion syndrome, PTSD, depression, and anxiety are granted. The Veteran is also remanded for further examinations to determine the nature and extent of his eye disability, vestibular neuronitis, migraine headaches, cervical spine disabilities, and thoracolumbar spine disabilities.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder was granted service connection effective October 30, 2018. The claim had been pending since at least November 2016 but the most recent claim for service connection was filed on October 30, 2018.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is related to his service-connected keloid scars. The Veteran needs a new examination to determine if he meets the diagnostic criteria for a psychiatric disability and if it is at least as likely as not that his condition had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.

The Veteran's death is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further development regarding his service-connected disability claim, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an anxiety disorder has been reopened, and the Board has granted this claim. The issues of service connection for right knee, left knee, and TBI have also been dismissed.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, claimed as anxiety and depression, and for insomnia has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a right foot disability has been remanded due to the submission of new evidence since the March 2010 rating decision.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and requesting a completed TDIU application form.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an updated VA examination of the Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder since his last evaluation in October 2017.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder and Adjustment Disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood. The evidence shows that her current psychiatric symptoms are as likely as not related to her active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's anxiety disorder is related to his active duty service. The Veteran must provide authorization for VA to obtain any outstanding private medical records and an addendum opinion from a VA physician.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as anxiety and depression, is dismissed. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability, bilateral foot disability, cardiac disability, and residuals of appendectomy.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is denied as he does not require regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, erectile dysfunction (secondary to service-connected condition), and gastroesophageal reflux disease are all granted. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's stomach disorder is not currently service-connected.,A compensable rating for hemorrhoids has been dismissed.,Service connection for major depressive disorder with anxiety has been granted.,Service connection for lumbar spine strain, arthritis and IVDS has been granted.,Service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted as secondary to the low back disorders.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,The Veteran's stomach disorder is not currently service-connected.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including a VA examination to assess his lumbosacral strain and adjustment disorder. The issues of service connection for upper and lower extremity neurological disorders are also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of July 29, 2016 for service connection for PTSD is denied. The Board found that the January 2015 rating decision denying service connection was final and no new or material evidence had been submitted within a year.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's migraine headaches, specifically whether they are related to his service-connected psychiatric conditions or fibromyalgia.