Depression decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD and major depressive disorder were dismissed due to their death.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and tension headaches have been granted increased ratings, but the rating for degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease remains at 20 percent. The case is remanded to further evaluate these issues.

The Board denied attorney fees for past-due benefits resulting from the March 2017 grant of service connection for PTSD and somatic symptoms disorder with predominant pain, as the claim was not the result of a Notice of Disagreement filed on or after June 20, 2007.

The Board has remanded the claims for an accrued benefits rating and service connection for the cause of death due to pending substitution requests and unresolved adjudicatory actions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to exposure to Project SHAD test agents. The Board found that the Veteran was not involved in or exposed to test agents associated with Project SHAD.,There is no evidence of a current diagnosis of any condition related to military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent disabling since February 9, 2011.,An effective date of February 9, 2011, for the award of service connection for a major depressive disorder has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a panic disorder and/or depression, as secondary to her service-connected hysterectomy is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the relationship between her hysterectomy and her current psychiatric symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for service connection of Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Depression, Mood Disorder, and Insomnia was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 70 percent or an earlier effective date.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, and she is also awarded a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder but denied secondary service connection for diabetes mellitus type II to major depressive disorder. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the grant of service connection.

The Board has granted reopening of claims for service connection for fatigue, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and migraine headaches. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cataracts and hernia has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder), and left ear hearing loss have been remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability and depressive disorder have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, granting his TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. A new examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for persistent depressive disorder and cervicalgia were denied as there was no evidence of a claim prior to April 28, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased disability rating for a skin condition and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no confirmed stressor.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss but has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. The VA examiner found no evidence linking these conditions to his active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder secondary to his service-connected knee disabilities. The appeal is now returned to the RO for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is granted as service connected. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to insufficient development. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 related to the chevron osteotomy remains pending.