Depression decisions — 2008

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the veteran for an appropriate VA psychiatric examination. The claim will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's current depression began during his active service and is therefore granted service connection.

The case is being remanded for further development of the hepatitis C claim, including obtaining a medical opinion to determine its probable etiology. The secondary claims for cirrhosis and depression will be deferred until the hepatitis C claim is resolved.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment.

The Board found that the veteran did not have organic residuals of exposure to mercury, restless leg syndrome, or an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) related to service. The claims were denied as there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, headaches, and leg pain.,Service connection was not granted for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

The Board has determined that service connection is warranted for the veteran's depressive disorder on a secondary basis to his service-connected left wrist disability. The claim for PTSD was denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service, and denied service connection for depression as there was no medical evidence showing a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Board has granted an effective date of October 16, 2003 for the award of service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder with depression. The veteran's claim for increased rating for bilateral high frequency hearing loss is denied as his current level of disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board denied the veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for post-concussion syndrome, an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depression), asthma, hypertension, and skin cancer. The Board found that there was no evidence showing these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical records and stressor verification.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's depression and memory loss are not related to his military service.

The Board found that the veteran's claim for service connection for depression could not be reopened due to lack of new and material evidence. The PTSD claim was also denied as there is no credible supporting evidence linking the claimed in-service stressor to his current symptoms.

The Board has decided that the veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed. The issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include major depression and PTSD, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities are remanded for further development.

The Board has ordered a remand due to incomplete records and the need for an examination to determine if the veteran's current psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.

The Board found that the veteran's depression and anxiety were not related to his time in service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The VA determined that the veteran's bipolar disorder is not aggravated by his service-connected right knee disability, and thus denied his claim for secondary service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disabilities, including major depression and anxiety disorder, were not incurred or aggravated in service. The claim was denied as there is no evidence of a psychosis within one year after separation from active duty.