Depression decisions — 2012

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is found to be related to a traumatic in-service event involving racial harassment and assault. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including her depression disorder and intertwined personality disorder, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board has found that the symptoms associated with her personality disorder are so intertwined with her service-connected depression disorder that they cannot be separated out from each other.

The Veteran's depressive disorder was granted an increased rating to 30 percent disabling, effective October 19, 1999. The claim for service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include PTSD, depression and/or anxiety was denied as there is no competent evidence of a current disability.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include major depressive disorder (MDD), is being remanded for additional development due to conflicting evidence regarding the onset of his symptoms.

The Board previously denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder to include PTSD. The case is now being remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board found that there is no evidence of a current disability during service and insufficient competent medical evidence to establish a nexus between the Veteran's current depression and his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for PTSD based on personal/sexual assault in the military. The claim for depression and bipolar disorder will be considered as part of the PTSD rating determination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, requires further development due to incomplete verification of stressor events in service and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to verify the reported stressor and obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depression, and a psychotic disorder, were aggravated during military service beyond their natural progression.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and medical examinations. The claims will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.

The Board found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, vision impairment, and neurological disorders. The claims are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and a supplemental opinion from the examiner.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychiatric disorders was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition in service or related to service, and the diagnoses are not supported by credible supporting evidence.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of total occupational and social impairment.