Depression decisions — 2019

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 100% since September 23, 2017. The Board has remanded the case to determine if he meets the schedular criteria for a TDIU prior to that date.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for major depressive disorder and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA treatment records, readjudication of the claims, and consideration of any additional information.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the new evidence submitted was not material and did not establish a link between his current diagnoses and service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for restoration of a temporary total rating for depressive disorder under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29, finding that the reduction from 100% to 70% was proper and that there is no jurisdiction over the issue of what schedular rating is appropriate after November 1, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder and neurocognitive disorder is rated at 50% prior to April 25, 2017 and at 70% since then. The case is remanded for additional development regarding his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and depressive disorder, including his service connection claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional VA treatment records from the Salem VAMC. The Veteran's claims of a higher rating for major depressive disorder are now before the Board again.

The Veteran's claims for depression (claimed as depression and anxiety), a left and right hip disorder, and erectile dysfunction secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disability have been granted. He also received special monthly compensation based on the loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety, as secondary to service-connected cervical spine and headache disabilities. The claim of service connection for a right hip disability is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder does not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, so his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and psychiatric disorder, finding that further examination is needed to address the veracity of previously diagnosed conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including a new VA examination using DSM-V criteria and obtaining all relevant psychiatric treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of major depressive disorder was granted effective December 28, 2014. The Board found that an earlier effective date is not warranted as it would render the Veteran unable to receive compensation due to his veteran status.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant impairment in social and occupational functioning.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's nightmare disorder is attributable to events in service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board finds that additional development is needed to adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder, headaches, fibromyalgia, and neuropsychological symptoms.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for various disabilities, including PTSD, depression, and peripheral neuropathy. The appellant is asked to provide more information about his periods of federalized National Guard service and any related diseases or injuries.

The Veteran's claim for a 100 percent evaluation for his schizophrenia, tension headaches, and depression from February 9, 1957 to November 29, 1988 was denied. The Board found that the evidence showed material improvement in the Veteran’s mental health functioning.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The claim was reopened due to new evidence provided by the Veteran regarding an in-service assault.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. A VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions.