Depression decisions — 2013

The Veteran's service-connected depression is currently rated at 70 percent, effective October 21, 2009. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal of the claims for service connection for a right eye disability and major depression has been dismissed due to her death.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD and did not find any evidence linking his psychiatric disabilities to service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression, did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and examination reports. The case will be returned to the Board once additional evidence is obtained.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for schizophrenia, mania, and depression as his acquired psychiatric disorder did not manifest during or due to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new examination and additional development of his claims, including obtaining medical records and addressing his TDIU claim.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The kidney disability claim remains denied as new and material evidence was not received to reopen it.

The Veteran's service connection claims for depressive disorder and herpes simplex virus 2 have been granted.

The Veteran's depression is caused by his service-connected tinnitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's depression and bipolar disorder were found to have onset in service, specifically during his active military service from July 1968 to November 1970. The Board granted service connection for these conditions based on direct evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD and depression NOS are granted service connection, but his claim for psychosis is denied as he has never been diagnosed with this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 50 percent from March 23, 2001 through July 9, 2003. The Board granted the initial rating of 70 percent for this period.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a confirmed diagnosis of PTSD and did not meet the criteria for service connection. The claims were denied as there was no verified in-service stressor leading to the diagnosed conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and mood disorder, are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in previous medical opinions and a need for further clarification regarding service connection for PTSD and depression.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to determine if any of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to his military service.