Depression decisions — 2012

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, which caused or contributed to his death by suicide, warrants service connection for the cause of his death.

The Board denied the appellant's claims to restore her previous disability ratings for major depression and migraine and tension headaches, finding that the proposed reductions were not proper based on incomplete and contradictory medical evidence.

The Board found no credible evidence supporting the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disabilities, as his claimed stressors could not be verified. The current diagnoses of psychotic disorder and depression are not linked to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current major depressive disorder is related to his military service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for panic disorder and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service. Service connection was denied for hypertension.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted a 70 percent rating effective March 18, 2011. Prior to that date, the Veteran received a 30 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of 70 percent or higher for his service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and cannabis dependence has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in March 2012.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since September 15, 2006. The VA finds that the condition results in reduced reliability and productivity but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim to reopen his entitlement to compensation benefits under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for residuals of Interferon treatment, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, other than anxiety and depression, are related to his service-connected anxiety disorder. The appeal is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is related to his service. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a psychiatric disability related to his active service, and thus denies the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further action, including scheduling a video hearing at the Veteran's current address.

The Board found that there is no credible evidence to support the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors and thus denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and occupational disease are being remanded due to the failure of the RO to comply with all directives in the May 2010 Board remand. The case will be readjudicated after necessary development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a psychiatric and left knee examination.

The Veteran's death was not caused by service-connected disability.,DIC benefits were denied as the appellant did not meet the eligibility requirements under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA examinations and opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders, diabetes mellitus, type 2, hypertension, and skin disorder. The amended PTSD regulations are also to be considered.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was found to have its onset in service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.