Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and disability ratings for various conditions, including migraines, neck disability, back disability, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, diabetes, varicose veins of the left lower extremity, left shoulder disability, and anxiety. The Veteran's SSA records have not been associated with the claims file.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been granted, and the case is remanded to determine if any other acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety and depression, finding that the Veteran's experiences during military service caused his current psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and anxiety/depression, finding that there was no credible supporting evidence of an in-service stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The claim is remanded to assign a rating for the newly service-connected condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete reasoning in a previous VA examination, and needs additional information on whether the Veteran's anxiety disorder was incurred during service.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and incomplete service treatment records. The Veteran's statements regarding the onset of his symptoms are considered credible, but further examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorder began in or is otherwise related to military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a lack of proper examination for his service-connected right hip condition, and the need to obtain updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with depression and sleep condition associated with bladder cancer was rated as 50 percent disabling. The appeal was denied.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with bladder cancer was not granted a compensable rating. The appeal was denied.,The Veteran's bladder cancer, status post radical cystoprostatectomy from April 1, 2015 to include restoration of a 100 percent disability rating was not granted. The appeal was denied.,Service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with depression and sleep condition associated with bladder cancer was granted prior to September 2, 2014. The effective date was denied.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction associated with bladder cancer was granted prior to November 21, 2011. The effective date was denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an updated VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Anxiety, and unspecified depressive disorder. The previous opinions were inadequate as they did not consider prior diagnoses or evidence of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression caused significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating.

A rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbar spondylosis is denied.,The application to reopen the claim of service connection for prostate cancer is denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and LLE and RLE radiculopathy are not granted due to lack of evidence or insufficient evidence.,Entitlement to TDIU is inextricably intertwined with other claims and cannot be decided at this time.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss due to a lack of evidence showing the presence of bilateral hearing loss for VA purposes. The Veteran's claims for right hip disability, right ankle condition, bronchitis, skin disfigurement due to surgical scars, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including affective disorder, anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder) are remanded as there is insufficient evidence on file.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (excluding PTSD) is granted, as are his claims for headaches and a small finger disability of the right hand. The claim for a thoracolumbar spine disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, specifically her claims of military sexual trauma (MST). The case is being returned for further development and evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his depressive disorder with anxiety symptoms, earlier effective date for increase of his depressive disorder with anxiety symptoms, and service connection for hypertension due to secondary service-connected conditions. The issues are inextricably intertwined.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorder, cervical spine condition, thoracolumbar spine condition, digestive system condition, bilateral foot condition, right shoulder condition, and right knee condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression, are not related to service. The claim is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a nexus between any in-service stressors and his current conditions.