Depression decisions — 2019

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination, as there are insufficient records available to make a determination on service connection.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue regarding an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of initial compensable ratings for hypertension and depressive disorder not otherwise specified are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including other specified trauma disorder, major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder, are granted as they are related to in-service stressor events.

The Veteran's initial rating for his service-connected psychiatric disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an updated examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete development regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities due to insufficient examination opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and agoraphobia render him unable to find substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's PTSD with alcohol use disorder is rated at 70 percent since March 8, 2017, due to significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for left arm radiculopathy and remanded the issues of service connection for anxiety and depression due to lack of evidence showing a current disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for ischemic blood vessel disorder affecting the brain is granted. The effective date of this decision is March 6, 2003.,The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD with depression is dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depression, is being remanded due to the need for a comprehensive medical assessment of her condition.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development to determine the nature, etiology, and impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to work.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete information regarding military sexual trauma and a need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, and tension headaches are all granted. The claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to VA's failure to obtain private treatment records from University of Wisconsin Hospital psychiatry ward, which is believed to contain relevant information about the Veteran's psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia was rated at 70 percent prior to September 19, 2018 due to significant impairment in work and social functioning.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, OCD, anxiety and depression, is granted. The claims for right knee, left knee, chronic fatigue (undiagnosed illness or other qualifying chronic disability), and headaches are remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's major depression was granted service connection. The other conditions were denied as not related to service.