Depression decisions — 2013

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and hypertension was denied. The Board found that the current disabilities did not have their onset during active service, were not related to any in-service disease or injury, and were not caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected anxiety and depression is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his psychiatric condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before a final decision can be made on the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder and depression.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD is not related to his active military service and therefore denied the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizophrenia, paranoid type with depression and polysubstance abuse (previously PTSD) was granted effective April 2, 2004. The rating assigned is 100 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, was denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed PTSD related to an in-service stressor. The pre-existing personality disorder and other acquired psychiatric disorders were not aggravated by service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to missing claims file and service personnel records. The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, as well as his claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae are still under consideration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone are not of such nature and severity as to prevent her from securing or following any substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining outstanding medical records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and insomnia, is granted. The issue of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for coronary artery disease remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is causally related to his military sexual trauma in service. The issue of onychomycosis remains pending as there are no VA treatment records available.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and denied a compensable rating for hemorrhoids. The Veteran's claim was reopened on new evidence, leading to the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent prior to April 1, 2011, reflecting moderate occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, as well as fibromyalgia claimed as secondary to her psychiatric disorders, is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression, was not incurred or aggravated in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, are not related to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including locating missing service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is not shown to meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as his symptoms do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Depression due to new evidence of an in-service stressor related to fear of hostile military activity, as well as a need for further examination regarding his depressive disorder.