Depression decisions — 2011

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA medical records and the need for additional information from the Veteran regarding private treatment records. The claim will be reconsidered based on all available evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her active service. The Veteran is required to undergo a VA examination and provide additional information.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his depressive disorder was dismissed as the claimant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD and thus, the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a current disability as required for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 50 percent since December 3, 2004. The Board has granted a TDIU rating effective May 13, 2004.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disability, including depression and irritability. The Board has determined that further examination and opinion are needed to determine the etiology of any current psychiatric disorders related to his military service.

The Veteran's diagnosed major depression is found to have resulted from his service, specifically the August 1994 motorcycle accident.

The Veteran had continuous symptoms of erectile dysfunction beginning during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran began experiencing weakness in the ankles and legs during or shortly after service, and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had edema of the legs that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,Service connection for a lung disorder was denied in 1948 but new evidence received prior to the Veteran's death raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim.,The Veteran began experiencing symptoms of BPH during service and this condition is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents.,The Veteran had depression with related stress and anxiety, which is presumed to be related to service, including combat experiences.,The Veteran had chronic dry skin on the hands that is presumed to be related to exposure to toxic solvents or service-connected chronic renal failure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any PTSD and the current severity of his service-connected major depressive/anxiety disorders. The effective date for the grant of service connection for these conditions will also be reconsidered.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining vocational rehabilitation records and scheduling an examination to assess the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a videoconference hearing. The claims of service connection for right leg injury, depression, and headaches are still pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding for service connection for depression.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and a VA examination to determine if the Veteran meets the criteria for PTSD and whether his current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and other psychiatric diagnoses. The claim will be reconsidered in light of these additional findings.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims are being remanded to obtain additional medical records, determine the completeness of his service treatment records, and provide him with VA examinations for his claimed high blood pressure, stomach disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's nightmare disorder is found to be related to service, while his major depressive disorder is not. Service connection for the Veteran's nightmare disorder is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's depression is not related to his military service or his service-connected disabilities. The right foot disability was remanded for further examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service.