Depression decisions — 2018

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings need further review due to incomplete records. The case is being sent back to obtain missing VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, was dismissed. The Board also remanded the issue of compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and evaluations for various disabilities. The Veteran is to be provided with new VA examinations and additional evidence must be obtained.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, is being examined again to determine if it was incurred in or aggravated by his military service. For the acid reflux disability (GERD), a new VA examination will be conducted to assess its onset during service and whether it is related to his psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his service connection for PTSD has been granted. The claims for increased ratings of migraines, anxiety and depression, and chronic rhinitis with sinusitis are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is granted as service-connected. The lumbar disability remains at a 60% rating.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as service connected due to the medical evidence linking his in-service stressors with his current conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's reported stressor for PTSD and depression. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, finding that the earliest date of entitlement was July 2, 2012.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination reports and the need for additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including depressive disorder and PTSD, will be evaluated again.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The claim for loss of balance is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder due to a lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's acquired psychological disorder is rated at 70 percent since September 30, 2008. The Board also granted entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has dismissed the issue of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disorder. The Veteran's claim for PTSD is remanded due to insufficient evidence and conflicting medical opinions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, memory loss, depression, insomnia, nightmares, and adjustment reaction is denied as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as service connected. Service connection for cervical spine, lumbar spine, right shoulder, left knee, and right knee disorders are restored due to improper severance of service connection.

The Board has decided to remand three issues: service connection for a left knee disorder, residuals of frostbite of the toes, and depression. The Veteran's claims are being sent back for further examination and review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to reconcile psychiatric diagnoses and determine their etiology.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant, and no further action can be taken on this case.