Depression decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claims were granted, with increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities. The initial ratings assigned are within the range of disability severity as determined by VA rating criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type II, tinnitus, and depression, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the claim for Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a scheduling issue for a videoconference hearing at the Atlanta RO. The claims of increased ratings for PTSD with depressive disorder and type II diabetes mellitus remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran's attorney withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation of PTSD with secondary depressive disorder and panic attacks.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder including personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and anxiety. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's pre-existing personality disorder may have been aggravated during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining SSA records from 1980 to 2000 and scheduling a VA examination. The appeal will be considered again after these actions are completed.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to the need for VA medical examinations and further review of the evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of all applicable laws and regulations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and development due to the need to address his claim of obesity as a result of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service records and confirming stressor events. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities will be evaluated to determine if they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and bilateral hearing loss. The claims will be reconsidered after these actions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, PTSD, and depression, is related to his active military service. The claim for acid reflux will be remanded as additional development is needed.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 17, 1981 for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder. The Veteran's claim was pending and reopened due to new evidence submitted within a year of his discharge from service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, as well as psoriasis. The Veteran's claims were not adjudicated on the basis of a specific exposure basis or presumption.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for major depression associated with chronic lumbosacral strain was granted, and he is now receiving a 70 percent rating effective from August 3, 2009.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD with anxiety and depression, has been rated at 50 percent since the initial grant of service connection. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as schizoaffective disorder and major depressive disorder, was not incurred or aggravated during his military service. The evidence did not establish a nexus between his current condition and his time in service.

The Board granted service connection for depression as it was incurred in service, and denied the other claimed conditions due to lack of evidence.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and denial of compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 for an additional disability as a result of a lung biopsy.