Anxiety Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, including Nervousness with Persistent Depressive Disorder is granted. The claims for service connection of Right Hip Disorder, Left Hip Disorder, and Lumbar Spine Disorder are granted as new and material evidence has been received.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service, specifically his time in Vietnam.

The Veteran's initial rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and anxiety, is granted at a 70 percent level. However, the appeal for ratings more than 70 percent for this condition after January 23, 2018 is denied.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, and the Board finds that a compensable rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that an increased rating beyond this level is not warranted based on the evidence of record.,The Veteran's right fractured foot residuals are currently rated as noncompensable. The Board has determined that additional examination or development may be necessary to determine if a compensable rating is warranted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 1, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, manic depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, mood disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and antisocial disorder due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses are related to service or caused by his service-connected seizure disorder, and to identify all currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's diabetes mellitus requires a rating in excess of 10 percent, but no higher. The effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits have been granted as July 1, 2015. The issues of increased ratings for generalized anxiety disorder with insomnia NOS and alcohol abuse, prostate cancer, irradiation proctitis associated with prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn. The Veteran was granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his pain medication for service-connected conditions, and a 50 percent rating was granted for his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and PTSD as there was no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD due to MST, and depressive disorder was denied as her condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the appellant was insane at the time of his offenses leading to his discharge from service. The VA is instructed to obtain a new medical opinion and provide the appellant with another opportunity to submit additional evidence.

The claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depression, anxiety, psychosis, and insomnia) is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate due to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder. The case is being sent back for a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance, as well as whether he is housebound solely due to his anxiety.

The Veteran's tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and anxiety disorder), and bilateral knee pain were all granted service connection. The conditions are considered to be directly related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases in its March 2018 decision, which denied a higher initial disability rating for the acquired psychiatric disability from February 6, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, chronic headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression) require additional development due to incomplete service treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for diabetes mellitus is denied as he does not have a current disability. The Board finds that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, type I or II.

The Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, as secondary to penile impairment have been denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the claimed conditions and his military service.