Depression decisions — 2017

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of new evidence. The appellant's claims for service connection on appeal are pending.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran is also found to be unemployable due to his MDD and in need of aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the specific locations and dates where his Army unit was stationed during the Persian Gulf War era.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and depression are related to his military service, granting his claim for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inconsistencies in diagnoses and need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and thus grants a TDIU.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining treatment records from the DC Vet Center between April 2009 and July 2010. The case will be readjudicated after this development.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnoses include PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, and Depressive Disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent since November 20, 2008. The rating is effective from the date of claim and remains in effect until May 9, 2013 when a TDIU was also granted.

The Board has granted an initial rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's major depressive disorder, effective from the date of the decision.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability and/or otherwise attributable to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and clarification of her diagnoses.

The Veteran's initial claim for depression was granted with a 30 percent rating effective June 9, 2009. The RO increased the rating to 70 percent from February 3, 2016 due to major depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder. The case is being remanded for further development and readjudication.

The Veteran's posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder have been granted service connection, with a 50% rating effective December 8, 2010. The rating was increased to 70% effective December 6, 2012.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the symptoms of depression and anxiety meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the failure of the RO to adjudicate his request and issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently evaluated at 20 percent disabling, and his MDD is currently evaluated at 10 percent disabling. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher evaluation for either condition.,The Veteran contends that he experiences constant pain and is incapable of performing movements that require lifting overhead. However, the preponderance of the evidence does not show that his left shoulder motion is limited to 25 degrees from the side as required for a 30 percent evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression, adjustment disorder, and dysthymia is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining medical opinions and reviewing VA and private treatment records. The issues are inextricably intertwined due to the impact of a psychiatric disorder on sleep apnea.