Depression decisions — 2016

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for her hysterectomy residuals was denied, and she is not entitled to TDIU due to the severity of her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an unspecified depressive disorder were denied as there is no credible evidence of a stressor event in service, and the current conditions are not related to military service.

The Board finds that the Veteran does not have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder related to service, and therefore, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and generalized anxiety disorder, requires further development due to incomplete information.

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain a proper medical examination and address the issue of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to determine if any of his diagnosed conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and anxiety. The evidence shows a link between the Veteran's service-connected diabetes and his current psychiatric disability. Therefore, the claim is granted.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, previously evaluated as adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, was granted a 70 percent rating effective July 16, 2014. The disability caused occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board finds that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including adjustment disorder and depression, is not related to his military service. The claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and scheduling VA examinations to address the etiology of his psychiatric disorder, spine, right foot, and right hip disabilities, as well as the severity of his service-connected right knee disabilities.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including paranoid schizophrenia with chronic symptoms of depression and anxiety. The evidence now supports a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's current right knee, left knee, and right shoulder disorders are causally related to in-service occurrences as a parachute jumper. The Board finds service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for higher initial ratings for right shoulder strain status post arthroscopic repair and cephalgia prior to the Board's decision.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of an acquired psychiatric disorder during the period of the claim, and thus service connection for this condition cannot be granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities are not service-connected because there is no credible evidence of an in-service sexual assault, and thus did not establish a nexus between his current conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical nexus opinions and the need for additional treatment records.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of her appeals.

The Board has ordered additional examinations and remanded the case for further development regarding service connection claims, including gastrointestinal disorders, low back disability, and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's skin condition and hearing loss have been reopened. The Board has granted a 10% rating for his right ankle scar, but the remaining claims are still pending due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions regarding his claims under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151.