Depression decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied prior to May 3, 2007. The evidence did not meet the criteria for an extraschedular TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, is denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between his current psychiatric symptoms and his military service.

The Board has granted an effective date of August 31, 1994 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's original claim was filed on that date.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the issues of whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for depression, asthma, and obesity.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO increased his back disability rating to 20 percent effective October 3, 2011. The Veteran was not granted any other benefits.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 50% disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for anxiety disorder with depression was granted, but the appeals for service connection for other conditions remain pending.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent disabling, effective October 4, 2000. The appeal for an earlier effective date is dismissed.

The Board found that the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depression, is not related to his service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not cause total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his claims file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, is caused by his service-connected disabilities. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of the etiology of his hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, characterized by anxiety and depression, has been productive of occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board finds that the current rating of 50% is appropriate.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, warranting a 70 percent disability rating prior to January 14, 2016.

The Veteran's current depression is caused by his service-connected prostate cancer, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has not transferred the case to the Board of Veterans' Appeals due to a transfer delay, and thus the appeal is remanded for further action.

The Veteran's service-connected MDD with psychotic features and anxiety disorder, NOS is currently rated at 70 percent. The claim for an increased rating remains denied.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his PTSD did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent prior to August 17, 2010 and in excess of 70 percent from August 18, 2010 to January 25, 2015.