Depression decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and depression were denied as there is no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include severe depressive disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including mood disorder, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, bilateral pes planus, and an abscess scar, precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to July 24, 2009.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and related conditions, was granted. The stressors identified by the Veteran were found to be credible and consistent with his service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim to develop evidence and determine if his current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Depression, are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder has been reopened, and the Board has determined that his symptoms are related to in-service stressors. The Veteran is granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound is remanded due to incomplete development of records, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for her service-connected hypothyroidism and adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder have been partially granted. The rating for hypothyroidism remains at 30 percent from June 6, 1996, while the rating for adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder has increased to 70 percent effective May 20, 2009.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was incurred in service or due to a personal assault. The examiner will also assess whether any preexisting condition worsened during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression/dysthymia and anxiety disorder, are not related to his service or caused by his service-connected arteriosclerotic coronary occlusive disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining private medical records and a VA examination.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, unspecified psychosis, and PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board found no evidence of a psychiatric disability in service and concluded that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding insufficient evidence of a chronic psychiatric disorder during service or within one year after service. The Court remanded the case due to failure to consider relevant medical history and applicable regulation.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and skin condition. The Veteran is not service connected for any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the appellant did not submit a timely Substantive Appeal with regard to the rating decision currently on appeal, and thus the claim for service connection for depression is denied due to lack of jurisdiction.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as there is no evidence to support these conditions or their onset during active duty.

The Board is expanding the Veteran's claim to include all psychiatric disorders and has ordered a VA examination to determine if his current mental health conditions, including PTSD, are related to an assault during service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, and a General Anxiety Disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development. The case will be returned to the Board for further appellate consideration if necessary.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with depression was granted, effective February 12, 2001. The effective date of service connection for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) with increased urinary frequency was also established as March 15, 2000.