Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for higher initial disability ratings for his generalized anxiety disorder, right ankle fracture, and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran will be provided with a VA Form 21-8940 for completion regarding his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development of issues including service connection for right leg/ankle, right knee, and left leg/ankle disabilities; increased rating for facial scars; and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and anxiety) and hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear pain. Service connection for a right foot disability is also REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, has been granted. The claims for cancer of the right breast, intermittent right arm paresthesias, right shoulder disability, and right breast scar have been remanded due to need for further development.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is attributable to active service and has been granted service connection.,The Veteran's bilateral foot osteoarthritis is attributable to service and has been granted service connection.,The Veteran does not have hemorrhoids that are attributable to service, resulting in denial of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for hypertension, PTSD (claimed as anxiety, depressed mood, and sleep disturbances), and bilateral cataracts has been remanded due to the need for further development.,No effective date is assigned as the claims are being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder does not meet the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to her education and occupational experience.

The Veteran's service-connected neck disability is found to be the proximate cause of his peripheral neurological disorders affecting both upper extremities, and sleep apnea. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, diagnosed as depression and anxiety with chemical dependency are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraines, a neck disorder, a back disorder, chronic pain syndrome, and right knee scar are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to an in-service assault.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and other acquired psychiatric conditions. The VA must obtain updated treatment records, attempt to locate missing personnel records, and provide the Veteran with an examination to determine the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for left elbow disability, right wrist disability, and psychiatric disability (including depressive disorder and anxiety disorder) due to new evidence and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent, effective from the date of his death.,Service connection for an anxiety disorder was denied as there was no separate diagnosis. The Board found that any anxiety symptoms were part of the service-connected major depressive disorder.,A sleep disorder claim is remanded due to lack of medical records and a need for a VA opinion.

The Board has found the VA examination inadequate and requires a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The RO must also verify the Veteran's reported in-service stressors.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of a sleep condition as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The claim for an increased rating for anxiety neurosis is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of generalized anxiety disorder with persistent depressive disorder (claimed as depression and anxiety) was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for lumbar retrolisthesis with lumbar radiculopathy (claimed as chronic low back pain).

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to military sexual trauma during her active duty in 1988.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for mixed personality disorder, but it is remanded to determine if a superimposed acquired psychiatric disability exists and whether it is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new and material evidence received within one year of a prior denial, and because there are discrepancies in the medical records regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions. The claim is being reviewed again with additional medical evaluation.