Depression decisions — 2014

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be readjudicated after all actions are completed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and thus denied his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU). The issue of an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral pes planus is remanded for issuance of a statement of the case.

The Board found that the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was not incurred or aggravated in service. The dental condition claim is also denied as there were no reported incidents of trauma during service.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, a skin condition (chloracne), hyperlipidemia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision was based on lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to her failure to report for a scheduled Travel Board hearing. She has requested that the hearing be rescheduled at the Atlanta, Georgia RO.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder has been manifested by occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. The Board finds that a 70 percent evaluation is warranted for the period of the appeal.

The Veteran seeks an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected depression. The Board finds that additional development is needed prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim, including obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including providing VCAA notice regarding PTSD based on in-service personal assault and scheduling VA examinations to address his claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disability and an increased rating for Parkinson's disease. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for manic depression that he believes is secondary to his service-connected mechanical low back pain and migraine headaches. The Board has determined that additional development, including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the depressive disorder and the service-connected conditions, is necessary.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD, is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence that includes additional diagnoses and a new stressor event.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of his current psychiatric disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression, did not manifest during service or within one year of discharge. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's intermittent explosive disorder, to include features of passive aggressive behavior and depression, had its onset during military service and is therefore service connected.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequacy of the September 2013 VA examination, and further development is required.

The Board found that the Veteran's brain disorder, including depression, paranoid delusional disorder, chemical intoxication and cognitive impairment, did not result from his military service or any incident therein, to include in-service chemical exposure.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new examination to assess his psychiatric symptomatology and determine if he is entitled to TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to reschedule his hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals due to his age and difficulty in traveling.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA audiological and psychiatric examinations.