Depression decisions — 2018

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for further development due to his failure to report to a scheduled VA examination and other procedural issues.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and chronic depression, are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are currently rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board found that the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and an adjustment disorder, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The Board found no causal relationship between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, has been rated at 50 percent disabling since the appeal period began. The symptoms have resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including a VA examination and an assessment by a vocational rehabilitation specialist. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional Social Security Administration records relevant to his mental health.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression. The Veteran's statements at her hearing provided additional information necessary to substantiate the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD with major depression, incontinence, and loss of reproductive organ due to lack of corroborated evidence of an inservice sexual assault. The claim for secondary service connection for strokes was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if any current psychiatric disabilities are related to service, including exposure at Camp Lejeune. The Veteran's personnel records and treatment records from his time in service will be obtained.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder and PTSD, has been granted. The effective date of this grant is June 17, 2014.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is not service connected and the Board finds that it is more likely related to his childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and family history of mental disorders.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and readjudication. The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder remains pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including whether it is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's PTSD is manifested by depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, suicidal ideation, and several psychiatric hospitalizations. The Board finds that the disability picture most nearly approximates a 70 percent rating for PTSD.

The Board found no evidence of a current psychiatric condition and denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, or any other psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Major Depressive Disorder with anxious distress, is service connected on a secondary basis due to aggravation by her service-connected cervical spine disability and associated neuropathy.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities preclude him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational background from December 17, 2015.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at the highest schedular rating (100%) since July 22, 2009.