Depression decisions — 2011

The Veteran's depression is found to be related to his military service, and he has been granted service connection for this condition. However, there is no verified in-service stressor for PTSD.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 13, 2006. He continues to appeal for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, characterized as generalized anxiety disorder with depression, has been rated at 50 percent since January 5, 2007. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his symptoms.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his experiences during military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was rated at 30 percent from December 2, 2003 to December 8, 2009.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including manic depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to determine if her service-connected TMJ with myofascial pain caused or aggravated her psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to verify the Veteran's reported in-service stressors and to obtain additional medical records. The Veteran is advised of how he can provide information or evidence to assist with these efforts.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for clarification of his hearing preference and scheduling a hearing before the RO.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and considering new evidence. The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his mood disorder and a TDIU will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current acquired psychiatric disorders, and readjudicating the claim based on all lay and medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's depressive disorder and PTSD are likely to have had their onset during service, granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's hepatitis C and depression are both found to be related to his service, with the Board granting service connection for both conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further development and examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The claim for increased rating for residuals of fractures of both mandibles is addressed in the REMAND portion.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 10 percent, effective October 6, 2008. The VA examiner found the Veteran to be mildly impaired in social and occupational functioning due to inadequate sleep.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder due to new evidence submitted since the last denial. The case is now remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has expanded the Veteran's claim to include Major Depressive Disorder and is remanding it for further development, including a VA examination to determine if PTSD is related to his service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder related to his military service, including PTSD and depression.