Depression decisions — 2005

The Board found no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, incurred in or aggravated by service. The veteran's claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the evidence does not support a diagnosis of PTSD, and thus denied service connection for this condition. The claim was also denied for other acquired psychiatric disorders as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to military service.

The veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need of regular aid and attendance or being housebound.

The veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, PTSD, and depression are denied as there is no competent medical evidence of current disabilities.

The veteran's major depression has been rated at 70 percent since March 13, 2003.,Since May 20, 2000, the veteran is entitled to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a left knee condition and granted service connection on the merits. The claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, major depressive disorder with psychosis (claimed as anxiety and depression), and secondary service connection for the same are also granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and records, specifically regarding the specific in-service stressor for PTSD diagnosis.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for variously diagnosed psychiatric disorders, finding that there was no evidence linking his current diagnoses to his active service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including determining if VA authorized the medical treatment provided at Mercy Medical Center on February 4, 2004, and whether the veteran is entitled to reimbursement or payment by VA.

The veteran is granted a 50 percent disability evaluation for his service-connected depression, effective from April 8, 1998.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and denied service connection for post-traumatic neurosis/conversion hysteria, chronic depression, and anxiety disorder.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder warrant a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of service connection for depression, a heart murmur, and a left elbow disability. The appeals for headaches, ulcers, neck disability, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome were also denied.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for service connection as his psychiatric disorder was not shown to be incurred or aggravated during his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disability, including depression, was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is not related to any event or condition during his military service. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include depression is denied.

The veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The Board found that the pre-existing bilateral pes planus did not increase in severity during service and was not aggravated by any disorder of service origin.

The Board has determined that the veteran's depression and stomach disorder (IBS) are not related to her active service or any service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, back disorder, and depression due to lack of verified in-service stressors.,Service connection was not granted as the veteran's claimed conditions are considered direct service connections without any presumption or secondary linkage.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an innocently acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depression, and depressive disorder, as well as hypertension. The Board found that these conditions were not incurred or aggravated by active duty service.

The veteran's major depression is productive of intermittently severe symptoms and some evidence of suicidal thoughts, but has not resulted in total occupational or social impairment. The RO granted a 70 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected major depression.