Depression decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and obesity are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder has been granted a total disability rating of 100 percent, effective from June 24, 2014. The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, but did not cause total social and occupational impairment. The initial rating of 70 percent for the period from March 27, 2007 through March 16, 2010 is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder have been found to be sufficient to prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective April 29, 2015. The rating for allergic rhinitis remains noncompensable.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including those for psychiatric disabilities and gout. The remaining issues are also being remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD and Depression are granted as service-connected due to in-service stressors confirmed by his unit receiving a Combat Action Ribbon.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include heart condition, stomach condition, skin condition, and depression.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. The examination is needed to determine if these conditions preexisted service or were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 50% rating for major depressive disorder is denied because there was no ascertainable increase in disability prior to October 20, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are aggravated by his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim is remanded pending further development.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for depression/dysthymia was granted.,The Veteran's appeals to reopen service connection for a nervous disorder, chronic bilateral dislocation of the sternoclavicular joints, lumbosacral strain, right foot pes planus, and left foot pes planus were all denied.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.,From September 18, 2018, the Veteran meets the schedular criteria for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and because there is an indication that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, may be related to his active duty service. The Veteran was diagnosed with anxiety and depression during treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, but his claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches were all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) based on a direct relationship to military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, specifically diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a new VA examination and verification of in-service stressors, as well as determination of the nature, extent, onset and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including general anxiety disorder and depression, is granted. The appeal for psychosis for treatment purposes only is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hammertoes, hypertensive heart disease, PTSD, and major depressive disorder is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for hypertensive heart disease is denied because the competent evidence does not support an etiological relationship to active military service. The Veteran's hypertension was diagnosed post-service.,PTSD and major depressive disorder are denied due to lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to active military service.,The Veteran's tinnitus claim seeks a rating in excess of 10 percent, but the maximum schedular rating is already assigned under Diagnostic Code 6260.,Non-service-connected pension eligibility is denied as the Veteran did not serve during a period of war.