Depression decisions — 2004

The veteran's claims for an effective date prior to June 26, 1995 for the assignment of a schedular evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD with depression and for the grant of a TDIU were granted.

The veteran's service-connected major depression has consistently been manifested by somewhat limited insight and mood changes, warranting a 50 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and alcoholism are service-connected, but his acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not. The appeal was reopened on new evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for tinea pedis, rhinitis, tympanic membrane condition, and depression. The decision also granted service connection for residuals of a left rib injury but assigned a noncompensable rating.

The Board has denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, finding that there is no evidence of such condition during or within one year after his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to determine if the veteran's current low back, left knee, and depression conditions are related to service or any other relevant factors.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed conditions of depression and anxiety attacks were not incurred in or aggravated by active duty, and therefore denied service connection for these conditions. The issue of diabetes mellitus is being remanded.

The Board has granted a 100% evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with Major Depression, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected panic disorder with agoraphobia and depression, effective from November 4, 1999.

The veteran's major depression is rated at the highest possible evaluation of 100 percent, effective August 8, 2003.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and evidence, including SSA disability benefits details and VA mental health clinic records from Florida.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development of his claims, including obtaining service medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his low back strain, right shoulder condition, and psychiatric issues.

The VA has determined that the veteran's PTSD warrants a 50 percent disability rating since August 3, 2001.

The veteran's claim for service connection for a depressive disorder, other than as being due to an undiagnosed illness, was denied. The Board also denied the claim for an original disability rating in excess of 10 percent for migraine headaches.

The veteran's major depressive disorder with insomnia and sleep disorder is characterized by near total occupational impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating effective November 11, 2001.

The Board found that the veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and personality disorder with cluster B traits, are not related to his active military service.

The Board has ordered a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorders existed prior to service and whether any such conditions were aggravated by service. The claim will be remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for compliance with VCAA requirements and to obtain an independent medical examination regarding the veteran's fibromyalgia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her hypothyroidism, finding that her psychiatric disability was a manifestation of her service-connected hypothyroidism and thus not separately ratable.

The Board has reopened the appellant's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder due to new and material evidence. However, it was determined that his current psychiatric condition is not attributable to military service.