Depression decisions — 2008

The Board found that the veteran's nervous condition, to include depression and anxiety, was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The claim for PTSD is pending as it relates to a separate issue.

The Board has determined that service connection is not warranted for a depressive disorder or PTSD.

The veteran was awarded TDIU with an effective date of September 20, 2003. The RO found that the service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation one year prior to his application for TDIU.

The Board has granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for service-connected varicose veins and a separate 10 percent evaluation for left leg surgical scars. The veteran's claim for increased evaluation for depression is also granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran's depression is aggravated by his service-connected bilateral talipes equinovarus and pes cavus, warranting service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the appellant's service connection claims for depression and anxiety and extreme nervousness have been denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his period of active service.

The veteran's death is being reviewed for service connection, and claims for accrued benefits based on his unapproved disability benefits from Social Security Administration are also pending. Additional development of evidence, specifically the SSA records, is required before a decision can be made.

The veteran seeks service connection for depression. The RO has remanded the case due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file for the Board to make a decision on the issue of service connection.

The Board found that the veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder warranted a disability rating of 50 percent, but not higher. The evidence showed significant impairment in social relationships, but no deficiencies in most areas such as work or school.

The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his major depressive disorder is being remanded to the RO for further development, including a new VA psychiatric examination.

The veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the assignment of earlier effective dates for an increased rating for depression and for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance. The Board does not have jurisdiction to further review these matters.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric disability other than a personality disorder, and concluded that the veteran's personality disorder is not service-connected.

The Board denied the veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, finding that there was no evidence linking his current depression and PTSD to events in service. The diagnosis of PTSD was based on a false history provided by the veteran.

The Board has granted the veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that there is sufficient evidence to support these diagnoses and their relationship to his military service.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted the service connection for PTSD, Chronic Pain Syndrome, and Depression. The effective date is May 15, 2018.

The VA has granted a 100 percent evaluation for the veteran's PTSD with depression, effective August 4, 2003.

The Board found no direct link between the veteran's current psychiatric disorder and active military service, including the January 1978 head injury. The veteran's headaches are not related to service either. Therefore, both claims for service connection were denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical nexus opinion regarding whether the veteran's major depressive disorder is related to his military service, specifically his already service-connected pulmonary tuberculosis.

The veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates have been withdrawn, and his claims are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the veteran's PTSD and depression are not service-connected, with the exception of a grant for PTSD. The claim to reopen the secondary service connection for depression is denied due to lack of new and material evidence.