Depression decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD with depression and onychomycosis of the toenails, as well as his claim for TDIU prior to February 5, 2009, were denied by the Board. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA psychiatric examination and obtaining outstanding records of treatment.

The Veteran seeks an increased disability rating for his service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder. The RO has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in GAF scores and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, chronic stress and/or fatigue syndrome, rating in excess of 10 percent for hepatitis B, and TDIU are denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of current disability for chronic stress and/or fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and attempting to verify in-service stressors. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, will be evaluated by a VA examiner.

The Board finds that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim of service connection for a major depressive disorder and denies the claim. The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 100% since December 8, 2000, due to total occupational impairment caused by his symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, is being remanded due to the need for proper VCAA notice.

The Board has determined that the appellant's current psychiatric disabilities, diagnosed as Depression NOS and Anxiety NOS, were incurred during his period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA). As such, service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no credible evidence of the claimed stressors, and thus denied the claims.

The Board has ordered the case back to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and evaluation.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is presumed to have been incurred due to his exposure to Agent Orange during service.,While the Veteran has depression that he claims is secondary to his diabetes mellitus, type II, there is no separate diagnosis of depression in the medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability rating for his service-connected lumbar strain remains on appeal. The Board finds that the evidence shows symptoms of forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less, with incapacitating episodes of IVDS not shown during any period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his service records and a comprehensive VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder due to military sexual trauma and has reopened the claim for service connection for duodenal ulcer disorder, but further development is needed before a final decision can be made.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a variously diagnosed psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD), finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records, as well as further development of his claims.