Depression decisions — 2014

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to verify in-service stressors and obtain psychiatric treatment records. A VA examination will also be scheduled to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are being remanded due to incomplete opinions regarding the validity of her diagnoses, the proper administration of medications, and the relationship between her disabilities and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorders, is found to be related to his military service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have any of the claimed conditions and therefore, service connection for depression, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy or left lower extremity radiculopathy is denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of VA records and need for a mental health examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing a VA examination to assess the current level of impairment due to his service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding records and providing new examinations.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and major depression, finding new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues with verifying in-service stressors and obtaining relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is now pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if any current psychiatric disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total occupational and social impairment. The current disability rating of 70 percent is maintained.

The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with depression is rated at 50 percent, the maximum available rating under DC 9400.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder, right knee limited extension, and right knee instability, have met the combined rating criteria for a TDIU as of July 9, 2010.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of her acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, must be remanded due to insufficient information provided by the RO in August 2009. The Veteran was not considered for a broad claim of service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder and additional development is required.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that new evidence supports her claim. The Board also found in favor of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD with depression is granted due to the established link between his in-service stressor and current diagnosis.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA examinations and updated medical records. The issues of increased ratings for major depression, service connection for dizziness, and service connection for fatigue are also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, and the Board grants TDIU.