Depression decisions — 2005

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and depression, finding that no chronic psychiatric disorder was present in service or related to service.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to verify the veteran's claimed in-service stressor and determine if he meets the criteria for service connection for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty regarding the underlying etiology of the psychiatric disorders and a need for further medical examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for depression, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric disability that is related to service, and denied the veteran's claim for service connection.

The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for major depressive disorder and entitlement to TDIU are being remanded due to procedural deficiencies in notification under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA).

The Board has determined that an initial evaluation of 100 percent for PTSD is warranted, based on the veteran's symptoms including suicidal ideation, panic attacks, flashbacks and depression.

The Board has granted the veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates, with some issues receiving a 'granted' disposition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the veteran's claims, including VA examinations to address his fibromyalgia and stomach disorder.

The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the veteran's PTSD with major depression, finding that his symptoms meet the criteria for such a rating.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for scheduling a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for a major depressive disorder and found that new and material evidence had been submitted. The issue is now remanded to the RO for further development.

The Board found no competent evidence linking the veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including severe depression, to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection was denied.

The veteran's death was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or similar fault during his last admission to the VAMC. The cause of death was due to myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure.

The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting bilateral pes planus disability underwent an increase in disability during active service, and therefore, service connection is granted for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, finding no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to his active service.

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disability in service or within one year post-service, and concluded that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, dissociative identity disorder, and major depressive disorder are all service-connected. The bipolar disorder claim is denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and depression resulted in total occupational and social impairment from May 13, 1999 to June 20, 2001, warranting a 100% evaluation.