Depression decisions — 2019

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation for tinnitus was denied, as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.,An initial evaluation of 50 percent for depressive disorder was granted, subject to controlling regulations applicable to the payment of monetary benefits. The Veteran’s depressive disorder symptoms include depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, mild memory loss, disturbances of motivation and mood, impaired judgment, and panic attacks more than once a week.,The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the left knee was remanded. The condition manifests with painful motion and flexion better than 45 degrees.

The Board has remanded the claims for cognitive disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and brain disease due to trauma or concussion as they are related to service. The Veteran will need a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD and depressive disorder), but denied service connection for Type I diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran that supports her claim for PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder is reopened. The case is remanded to determine the etiology of these conditions. Additionally, the case is remanded to determine if hypertension is related to service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities due to conflicting evidence and need for further examination.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for insomnia as a symptom of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board has also remanded this issue.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death, and the issues have also become moot.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric and fatigue conditions. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical evaluations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and evaluation of his disabilities due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus was dismissed due to the appellant's withdrawal.,Service connection was denied for cervical, low back, and right knee disabilities. The Veteran did not have TBI or a vision problem at any time during the pendency of the claim.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is caused by his service-connected migraine headache and fibromyalgia disabilities, which the Board found to aggravate each other. As a result, the claim for service connection for depressive disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased MDD rating and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of his symptoms.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychological disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder, is at least as likely as not related to military service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, was denied because the evidence did not establish that his condition was incurred in or related to active service. The claim has been previously denied and is now final.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected degenerative lumbar disc disease. The appeal for increased ratings on the remaining issues are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and PTSD, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The dermatitis, sinusitis, diabetes, and hypertension claims are denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions on his diagnoses and etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, as well as a sleep disability, both potentially related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted effective October 1, 2008. The Board also remanded the issue of TDIU prior to February 25, 2013.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's right knee disorder. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and alcohol dependence are denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and/or depressive disorder. The case is now remanded for further development.