Depression decisions — 2010

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and opinion regarding the current nature and severity of his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and cannabis dependence. The TDIU claim will also be considered.

The Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder that is due to service, and therefore his claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and depression, is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claim for PTSD and granted service connection, finding that new evidence supports a diagnosis of PTSD related to an in-service motor vehicle accident. The Veteran's depressive disorder is also considered as part of this decision.

The Veteran's HIV-related illness was granted a 60 percent rating prior to June 29, 2009. The issue of an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for depression with anxiety remains on appeal.

The VA determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorder, including depression, memory loss, and lack of concentration, is not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the absence of a diagnosis of PTSD by a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for an appropriate VA examination to assess the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD and entitlement to nonservice-connected pension based on his inability to follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his mental health conditions.

The Veteran's sleep disturbance is not considered due to undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability, and the primary causes are attributed to depression and low back disability. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 were denied because there was no evidence of fault on the part of VA or unforeseen events resulting in additional disability.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records from a private psychiatrist and adjudicating the claim for TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and a compensable rating for her left knee disability, concluding that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a hearing at the Phoenix RO.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions, as well as a new VA examination for hip strains and tibia/fibula disabilities.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder has been rated at 50 percent since the grant of service connection, reflecting significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent, as her symptoms did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder and manic depression, as well as the rating in excess of 30 percent for bronchitis.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and additional evidence collection related to the Veteran's claimed stressors. The Veteran is also provided an opportunity to submit additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.