Anxiety Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a heart condition, but further development is needed as the Veteran has not been provided with a VA examination to evaluate these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder NOS, depressive disorder NOS, PTSD, and MDD, is found to be as likely as not attributable to an in-service military sexual trauma (MST) incident. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as the need to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for ADHD or other acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder, as the evidence did not meet the full diagnostic criteria to establish separate and distinguishable diagnoses from the already service-connected PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records, need for VA examinations, and clarification of employment status.

The Board has granted service connection for anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric symptoms are related to his military service, including an artillery simulator attack. The decision does not address any other psychiatric conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The RO must attempt to verify the Veteran's reported stressors and obtain a VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's appeal seeking to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for a back condition, and his appeals for service connection for a cervical spine disability, increased ratings for PFB and right hand disability have been dismissed.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including simple phobia (fear of flying), panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are found to have been incurred during his active service.

The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (previously claimed as PTSD) and service connection for sciatica of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran is to be provided with VA examinations to clarify his diagnoses and determine their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA is instructed to obtain a new examination and provide a retrospective opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran’s disability since the initial claim date.

The Veteran's service-connected psychophysiological disability is rated at a 50 percent since September 24, 2009, to May 11, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The VA examiners concluded that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, mood disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's claim is more accurately characterized as seeking any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right lateral ankle sprain and has remanded his service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with anxiety and depression, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus between current psychiatric disabilities and military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and PTSD are related to his reported stressor while serving in combat in Kosovo. The Board finds that the current psychiatric conditions are etiologically related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including persistent depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder, as these conditions are found to have had their initial onset during military service.

The Veteran's GAD has been granted a 100 percent rating, effective from the date of his claim. The TDIU issue is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient notification regarding personal assault claims and conflicting medical opinions on PTSD diagnosis.