Depression decisions — 2014

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for depressive disorder, finding that it is related to his service-connected PTSD. The issue of an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board found no valid diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence to establish service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder.

The Board found that the grant of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, and thus granted severance of this condition. The Veteran's other claims were denied as there is no evidence linking any current disabilities to his military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD and his depressive disorder is not shown to be related to service. The evidence fails to establish that he has any diagnosed psychiatric condition, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety and depression. The Veteran did not appear at the scheduled mental health examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to his in-service stressor involving being shot by someone during service.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, to include bipolar disorder and depression, are not related to service or to an incident of service origin.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected, and he is awarded a 100% disability rating for depression. The need for aid and attendance based on his disabilities remains under review.

The Board has determined that additional evidentiary development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as the claims for service connection, increased ratings, and TDIU were not substantiated by the evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, but denied service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

The Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that is service-connected, and the VA examiner found no evidence of PTSD or other service-connected conditions.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions and records in order to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records and medical opinions. The case will be reconsidered after these are obtained.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are related to his service, thus granting service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to November 12, 2013 resulted in occupational and social impairment with occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform tasks. The disability rating remains at 30 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, was granted in a November 2013 rating decision. As the issue has been resolved, it is dismissed without prejudice.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current PTSD with depression is service-connected, as it was caused by a verified in-service stressor.