Depression decisions — 2009

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a left wrist disability, pancreatitis, depression, and liver disability as they were not supported by new and material evidence or sufficient medical evidence.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depression, and increased ratings for her knee and back conditions.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and paranoid schizophrenia, as new and material evidence was not submitted to reopen the previously-denied claim.

The case was remanded for further development and to ensure compliance with the Joint Motion and Court Order dated in September 2006.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims for service connection for depression, bilateral hearing loss, and a rash of the groin area.

The Board determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the veteran's currently diagnosed depression was incurred during active military service, and granted service connection for depression.

The Board granted service connection for depression as secondary to the veteran's hepatitis C and restored service connection for hepatitis C, while dismissing other claims.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of the veteran's claims for service connection for panic disorder and major depressive disorder.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings of a left hip disability, lumbar spine disability, and major depressive disorder. He was granted a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing.

The appeal resulted in denial of new and material evidence for kidney stones, a rating higher than 50 percent for depression, a rating higher than 20 percent for lumbar spine disability, and an appropriate reduction in the rating for supraventricular tachycardia.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disability, left ankle disability, bilateral leg disability (including peripheral neuropathy), and psychiatric disability (PTSD and depression) as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling the veteran for a Board hearing.

The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's left shoulder injury, right and left tibial stress reactions, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, and depression. However, a 30 percent rating was granted for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis effective August 3, 2007.

The veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and adjudication of the veteran's claims.

The Board granted a 50% rating for the veteran's major depressive disorder before December 14, 2006, and a 70% rating from that date forward. The decision also remanded the claim for service connection for GERD.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and found that it was aggravated by the veteran's active duty service. The claims for service connection for depression with anxiety features, sensorineural hearing loss in the left ear, and a stomach condition were denied.

The Board denied service connection for depression, PTSD, headaches, joint pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome as there was no competent evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a mental disorder, to include depression and PTSD, as there was no competent evidence of record that supported a finding that his depression or PTSD were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as there was no competent evidence linking any of these disorders to his military service.