Depression decisions — 2019

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue of service connection for PTSD (unspecified) remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates for his acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, left ankle disability, and right eye disability are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental condition, including PTSD, MDD and schizophrenia, was granted. The Board found that the evidence established a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses of depression and schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, depressive type was received on January 17, 2013. The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date as the original claim was not received within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is granted as service-connected. The TBI issue has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headache disorder, chronic lumbar spine disorder, and depressive disorder due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between the conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD, are both denied as there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis or a link between the conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any tinnitus and psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied service connection claims for depression and anxiety, right knee disability, right ankle disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) is granted. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional examinations or medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, and anxiety disorder with unspecified depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding the specific diagnosis and severity of the Veteran's claimed depression and anxiety. The case is also remanded for a VA examination to address the diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran’s psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD, depression, and alcohol abuse due to insufficient reasons and bases in the previous decision. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the PTSD claim.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or confined to his household.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in actual or functional loss of use of either foot.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of a VA psychiatric examination. The Veteran's attorney provided additional information about his service and post-service substance abuse.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, obsessive compulsive behavior, depression, mood disorder, suicidal tendencies and anxiety was denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claim.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder is found to be the primary cause of his current OSA and headaches. His right shoulder, lumbosacral strain, and right knee disabilities are all granted with specific ratings.