Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms did not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, thus the claim for a higher rating was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder, sinus arrhythmia, costochondritis, tinnitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and esophagitis, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for anxiety neurosis with dysthymic disorder was denied by the Board, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and remanded the issues of increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and service connection for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for seborrheic dermatitis, postoperative tonsillitis and pharyngitis, fracture of the right thumb with traumatic arthritis and limitation of motion, gastritis, and unspecified anxiety disorder due to potential VA treatment records not being associated with the claims folder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining employment information from the Veteran's former employer. The appeals will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder) has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to July 27, 2010 has also been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, personality disorder, anxiety, and depression, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal after being granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran asserts that she was harassed and embarrassed during her military service, which may be related to her current psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, is being reviewed for a determination on whether it is related to his service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression. The Veteran's claims were based on in-service stressors that were not related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.,For the left ear hearing loss, the Veteran was assigned a noncompensable rating as his hearing impairment did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder, are related to his military service. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions began during or were aggravated by his time in active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current anxiety disorder is related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for right ankle strain and sinusitis due to additional development needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to outstanding VA treatment records from the Pasco County Vet Center.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to his failure to appear for scheduled examinations. The claims will be reconsidered based on the evidence in the record.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety, and depression.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety. The Board found that there was no causal relationship between the veteran’s current disability and her in-service sexual trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (diagnosed as major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder) and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's hypertension is secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The VA needs to obtain an addendum medical opinion from a qualified examiner.