Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is granted secondary to their service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 50 percent.,The Veteran's complex vocal tic disorder has been granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood, anxiety, and panic disorder without agoraphobia, is rated at a 70 percent rating prior to May 2, 2019. The claim for a higher rating of more than 70 percent has been denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's case for a VA examination to determine if he has a current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder and, if so, its etiology. The increased rating claim for his left inguinal hernia and hydrocelectomy residuals remains pending.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral foot condition, and back condition due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to military service.,No new or material evidence was presented to reopen the claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not cause or contribute to his death. The Board found that the Veteran’s mental health disorders did not affect his decision-making process regarding treatment for bladder cancer, and thus did not contribute to his death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of records and inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's mental health conditions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional relevant records, including those from military service, and seek another opinion from a medical professional.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining all relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, is granted. The new private medical evidence supports the claim.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for anxiety disorder was denied prior to June 9, 2015. From June 9, 2015 to July 27, 2016, the Veteran received a temporary increase in his disability rating to 50 percent. After this period, the claim for an increased rating remained denied.

The Veteran's depressive disorder, rated at 50% prior to March 1, 2012, and now granted a 70% rating effective June 30, 2020, is found to meet the criteria for such a rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's reported stressors during service are also being reviewed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, affective disorder, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, and schizophrenia, is not related to service or secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection was withdrawn. Service connection is granted for left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis of the left index finger, and recurrent prostatitis.

The Board has granted service connection for hepatic steatosis, finding that the Veteran's exposure to Camp Lejeune contaminated water contributed substantially and materially to his diagnosis.,Service connection was denied for polycystic kidney disease due to lack of evidence linking it to military service.

The Veteran's bipolar disorder is related to service and granted. The Veteran does not have a current PTSD diagnosis, so the claim for PTSD is denied. Anxiety and depression secondary to dental condition are also denied.

The Veteran's death was caused by alcoholism, which is a product of his service-connected non-specific anxiety disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety disorder, are related to his military service. The decision is based on new medical evidence provided by a private physician.

The Veteran's Generalized Anxiety Disorder was granted a 30% disability rating prior to October 28, 2019. A higher rating is denied for the period following that date. The Veteran's Left Foot Pes Cavus remains at a 20% disability rating.