Depression decisions — 2013

The VA examiner found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD and instead diagnosed him with major depressive disorder. The Board finds that service connection is not warranted for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for her service-connected major depression was granted, with an initial disability rating of 30 percent effective June 9, 2005.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is related to his military service. However, there is no evidence of a current bilateral hernia disability or any residuals from past surgeries.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a failure of the Veteran to appear for a VA examination and his request for a new examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that he does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his current psychiatric disorders are not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder, is aggravated by her service-connected disabilities. Therefore, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Major Depressive Disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by his active military service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for right hip sclerosis. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current major depression and generalized anxiety disorder are attributable to service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for PTSD with depression is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional treatment records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the cause of the Veteran's death and its relation to service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and gynecological disorders have been granted initial ratings of 30 percent each, effective from July 1, 2005.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the impact of her service-connected disabilities on her ability to work.

The Board has decided to reconsider the Veteran's previously denied claims for service connection for depression, anxiety, and a bilateral knee disorder. The new evidence submitted since the previous denial includes relevant official service department records not previously considered. As such, these claims are reopened. However, no new evidence was found that relates to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder or tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient consideration of certain medical evaluations and a need for a new VA examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being evaluated again.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including an examination and consideration of treatise evidence regarding vertebral compression fractures. The issues include service connection for a back disorder, depression, bilateral leg disorders, brain hemorrhage, PTSD, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's variously diagnosed psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and a psychosis, was not manifested in service or within one year of discharge. The evidence does not support a finding of a nexus between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The claims are pending.