Depression decisions — 2007

The Board found that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder with agoraphobia and single episode major depression, is not related to his military service. The claim for PTSD was also denied as there was no credible evidence of a stressor coincident with his service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's major depression is at least as likely as not due to his service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating or service connection for his claimed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for seborrheic dermatitis and major depression, finding that the evidence did not establish a nexus to active duty.

The veteran's appeal involves the restoration of a 100% rating for his service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and an increased disability evaluation for depression secondary to his lymphoma. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted a 30 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected migraine headaches, effective from October 31, 2002. The veteran's major depression is currently rated at 50 percent and remains unchanged.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims of service connection for hepatitis C and major depressive disorder, finding no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to properly adjudicate the veteran's claims for service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, hypertension, and anemia.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The veteran's claims for service connection for depression and residuals of the removal of benign tumors from the left arm were granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent was assigned for residuals of the removal of benign tumors from the left arm.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current diagnosis of depressive disorder or PTSD, and there is no evidence to support service connection for either condition. The examiner opined that the veteran's depression is related to his alcohol abuse and obesity rather than his diabetes mellitus.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death and finds that new and material evidence has been received. The claim will now be reviewed on its merits.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depression and increased evaluations for her varicose veins in both legs, finding that there was no evidence of a direct relationship between her conditions and her military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Major Depression are not service-connected due to lack of credible evidence supporting a personal assault during active duty.

The veteran's claims for service connection for tuberculosis, major depression, and fractures of the mandible were denied. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including dysthymia, depressive reaction, and major depression, are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, is more likely than not a continuation of symptoms noted during service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including obtaining additional medical records and providing proper VCAA notice.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a dental examination and adjudication of new claims for Meniere's disease and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that a bilateral foot disorder was not manifested in service or arthritis within the first postservice year, and is not shown to be related to the veteran's active service. Therefore, service connection for a bilateral foot disorder is denied.