Depression decisions — 2010

The Veteran's claim is being remanded for further development due to the presence of other diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including depression.

The Board denied service connection for major depressive disorder and carpal tunnel syndrome, both claimed as secondary to service-connected polycystic ovarian syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and chronic adjustment disorder. The evidence did not establish credible in-service stressors or a link between current symptoms and active service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for cervical and lumbar degenerative disc disease with lumbar spondylosis is granted. The claim for depression and anxiety remains pending as it was not addressed in the decision.

The Board found that there was no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD or other psychiatric disorder in service, and the Veteran's current conditions are not shown to be related to his military service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's death was related to his in-service malaria, which may have contributed to his chronic depression and other conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no credible evidence to support his PTSD diagnosis and the other conditions did not appear related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the appellant is not entitled to special monthly pension based on need for aid and attendance due to her physical and mental disabilities. However, she meets the criteria for special monthly pension on account of being housebound.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is being remanded for further examination and medical opinions to determine if it existed prior to service and was aggravated by service, considering the presumption of soundness.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's chronic acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a depressive disorder. The issue remains about service connection for these conditions.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the inadequacy of the previous psychiatric examination, which did not address relevant facts in the record and failed to diagnose PTSD based on service stressors.

The Veteran's current acquired depressive disorder was found to be etiologically related to service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD based on a personal assault during military service, with the diagnosis of PTSD supported by evidence from sources other than the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is proximately due to, or the result of, his service-connected diabetes and pancreatitis.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is found to be related to his service in Vietnam, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and plantar fasciitis of the left foot are being remanded due to incomplete development. The VA examiner is requested to provide more detailed opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed lumbar spine, left shoulder, and right hand disabilities are not service-connected. The psychiatric disability is also denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or link to service.

The Veteran claims service connection for PTSD related to a personal assault during military service. Her claim is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further examination.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression has been granted a 70 percent rating, which is the maximum schedular evaluation available. The appeal for TDIU remains pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted. The decision also noted that the Veteran's diagnoses included anxiety and depression at the time of the last final decision.