Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's cerebral subdural hematoma with adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood is rated at a 70 percent rating since December 1, 2018. The issue of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance remains remanded.

The Veteran's ratings for migraines, left knee instability, right knee instability, limitation of left knee extension, and limitation of right knee extension are being remanded due to the need for new examinations. The rating for anxiety disorder is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for right foot hallux valgus and psychiatric disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous decisions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The VA needs to schedule a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any such disorders present during the current appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders and their relationship to his service-connected disabilities. A new VA medical opinion is needed to address these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive and generalized anxiety disorder, finding it is proximately due to or the result of the Veteran's service-connected mixed type headache disability.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Persian Gulf War. Service connection for rhinitis and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD and anxiety disorder) are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder, adjustment disorder, anxiety disorder NOS, and depression NOS, is being remanded for further evaluation as it may be related to his service-connected lichen planus. The Board also finds that the Veteran's hypertension should be evaluated in relation to his service-connected lichen planus.

The Board has remanded the claims for a psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are denied as service connection is not established.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining complete service personnel records and VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to errors in weighing medical opinions and addressing the Veteran's contentions.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been granted, and her claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric conditions pre-existed her military service and if they are related to her active duty.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder and depressive disorder prior to April 9, 2013 have been granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is already established, and the current psychiatric symptoms (anxiety and depression) are considered part of his existing disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development regarding his service connection claims and TDIU claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and tinnitus did not render him unemployable prior to April 8, 2014. The Board found that the evidence does not support a finding of total disability due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and alcohol/drug abuse. The remand includes obtaining additional medical records and requesting a supplemental opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities and their relationship to service.