Depression decisions — 2013

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary before the claims can be fully adjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional information and medical opinions regarding his claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, impotence and priapism, and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is found to be related to service. The claim for an upper lobectomy due to carcinoma was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for psychiatric, low back, and right shoulder disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, but remanded to obtain additional development and expert medical opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent since February 25, 2010. The Board finds that the evidence supports a higher rating.

The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, which is currently diagnosed. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's PTSD is related to his experiences as a medical specialist in Panama during his military service.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need to readjudicate the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder with psychotic traits is being remanded due to the need for additional development of the record, including obtaining medical records and a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and is granting the Veteran's claim. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, remains pending.

The Board determined that the reduction in the evaluation for PTSD from 100 percent to 0 percent was not proper, as there is reasonable doubt regarding whether the Veteran's condition has improved.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to notification from the appellant.

The Board has ordered additional development due to the Veteran's failure to report for a VA examination. The case is now remanded for further action.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and residuals of a blow to the mouth and jaw. The effective date is set at April 5, 1985.

The Veteran's service-connected depression with anxiety is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that this rating adequately reflects his current level of impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records, clarify the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders, and consider the revised provisions for service connection for PTSD.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of PTSD due to his withdrawal from appeal. The claim for an increased rating and TDIU related to depressive disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD with panic disorder and major depression results in significant impairment, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and granted service connection, assigning a 30% disability rating effective from the date of receipt of the new evidence.