Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's mental state at the time of misconduct leading to his discharge, and for service connection for psychiatric impairment in service.

The Veteran's cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head and torso due to a motor vehicle accident, which is not linked to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board denied the claim as there was no evidence that the Veteran had a heart disorder or an aortic aneurysm prior to or as a cause of his death.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations to assess the severity of his conditions, determine their etiology, and consider all relevant evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various disabilities due to additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff strain is rated at 30 percent, and his anxiety disorder is rated at 30 percent.,Issues related to right shoulder joint disability, right knee joint disability, left ankle joint disability, right ankle joint disability, fracture of the fifth metacarpal, right hand, and lumbar spine disability are being remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with the remand instructions and thus, the case is being returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities made him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment as of June 3, 2009. The Board granted TDIU based on this finding.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder have been granted service connection.,Service connection has not been established for choroidal melanoma, dry eye, glaucoma, or optic atrophy.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psychotic disorder. The case is remanded to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a supplemental medical opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than anxiety disorder with features of OCD and PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for cysts on spine, anxiety, and gout.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for his acquired psychiatric condition, service connection for a right wrist condition, respiratory disorder, allergies, and gastrointestinal disorder. The Veteran will need to undergo VA examinations to determine the current severity of his psychiatric disability, nature and etiology of his right wrist condition, respiratory and sinus conditions, and whether his ulcerative proctitis is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence to suggest a relationship between his current unspecified personality disorder and service.

The Veteran's tinnitus, generalized anxiety disorder and initial insomnia were found to have onset in service. Service connection was granted for these conditions. The Veteran's hypopigmented lesions, GERD, and lumbar strain are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his generalized anxiety disorder is remanded due to inadequate medical opinion and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for anxiety disorder, NOS was denied as it is not factually ascertainable that his condition warranted a 30 percent disability rating prior to March 28, 2014.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability and psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disability manifested by nervousness and depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, chest pain, a heart disability, hypertension, and headaches. The preponderance of the evidence did not support these claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to care for his daily needs, requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person. The Board finds that he needed assistance with all activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found that discontinuance of VR&E services based on a negative feasibility determination was proper due to the Veteran's significant physical health issues and extensive limitations in his activities. The appeal is denied.