Depression decisions — 2018

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to evaluate the current severity of his PTSD and determine whether his hypertension is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The issue of entitlement to TDIU will be deferred pending the adjudication of the other two issues.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination to address the Veteran's reported stressors in service, as well as his current psychiatric disabilities. The claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and review of his records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and sleeping problems, was denied. The VA examiner found no evidence of a current mental health disorder related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and Alzheimer's disease. The decision also noted that the Veteran had not specified any in-service stressor for his PTSD claim.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and did not reopen the claim of high blood pressure as new and material evidence was not presented.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to obtain relevant medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's depression is found to be secondary to his service-connected benign carcinoid tumor of lung, status post right pneumonectomy.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including the issues related to major depressive disorder, TDIU, knee condition, cervical spine condition, shoulder conditions, anxiety, and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but not total impairment. The current rating of 70% is maintained.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of any current psychiatric disorder. The claims will be reconsidered after this additional development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been evaluated at a 50 percent rating since July 29, 2009. The symptoms have not resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain treatment records from the DC Vet Center between April 2009 and July 2010.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service, with the exception of a diagnosis of major depression in remission.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is denied as there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM criteria. The Veteran's adjustment disorder and major depression are not related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA medical records and scheduling a new VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected major depressive disorder. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status will also be addressed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the May 2016 SOC. The issue will be re-adjudicated and a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) will be provided if necessary.

The Board found that the appellant does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD and there is no evidence linking his current psychiatric conditions to his service, including his participation in the crash cleanup. The appeal was denied.

The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Therefore, service connection for these psychiatric disorders is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent from February 23, 2013 and 70 percent from April 18, 2013. His bilateral hearing loss is rated at 0 percent (non-compensable), and his tinnitus is also rated at 0 percent (non-compensable). The Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities.