Depression decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and delusional behavior, finding no competent evidence of a nexus between his current psychiatric disorders and his period of active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for additional vocational rehabilitation benefits, finding that she had been rehabilitated to the point of employability and her service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from obtaining suitable employment.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that no psychiatric disability was shown in service and there is no medical nexus between his current diagnosed major depressive disorder and his second period of service during the Persian Gulf War.

The Board found that the veteran does not have a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent disabling, and thus is not entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s).

The Board has granted service connection for depression as secondary to the veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus. The cardiovascular disease, including hypertension and heart disease, is being remanded due to a lack of evidence addressing its etiology.

The Board has determined that the veteran's major depression with PTSD alone results in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent evaluation.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of service connection for depression. The evidence now supports a finding that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including depression and PTSD, are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional medical development is needed to evaluate the veteran's current level of disability for his depressive disorder. The case is REMANDED for a VA psychiatric examination and further adjudication.

The veteran's claim for service connection of a major depressive disorder with psychotic features, claimed as anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the veteran's depression is secondary to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD or depression, attributable to his military service.,Regarding the back disorder and bilateral hearing loss claims, there is no evidence of such conditions during active duty. The RO will attempt to obtain additional VA medical records for further review.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural defects in notification and evidence collection, including obtaining service medical records from 1980-1983 and additional treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a depressive disorder and tinnitus, and denied compensable ratings for left ear hearing loss and multiple non-compensable service-connected disabilities. The veteran's depressive disorder was not shown to have been incurred in or aggravated by his military service.

The veteran's anxiety neurosis, which was already rated at 30 percent prior to October 1, 1998, has been increased to 50 percent effective from that date. The rating for the post-operative neurolysis and excision of scar tissue on the right foot remains at 10 percent.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected depression, subarachnoid hemorrhage residuals, and facial weakness have been denied as the evidence does not show that these conditions warrant a rating higher than the current assigned ratings.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic psychiatric condition in service and denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depression secondary to his service-connected hearing loss in the left ear and for PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a verified stressor related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the extent of the veteran's left shoulder disability and the nature and etiology of his depression.

The Board has determined that the veteran's depression and cervical spine disability are not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected left shoulder disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection for depression, anxiety disorder, memory disorder, and lack of concentration were denied as the VA examination scheduled to determine these claims was not attended by the veteran.