Depression decisions — 2007

The Board has determined that the preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claims for service connection for myxoid sarcoma and depression. The veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied. The Board found no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after separation, and there was insufficient medical evidence to link any current conditions to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including his major depressive disorder and personality disorder, are not related to his period of military service or any event thereof. The Board concluded that PTSD was not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 14, 2000 for the award of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as his service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a TDIU at that time.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for psychosis with psychopathic personality and entitlement to VA treatment under the provision of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1702 for psychosis, finding no current diagnosis of a psychosis.