Depression decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is granted a 100% rating effective December 11, 2009. The Veteran's hypertension and PFB are both rated at 10%. The appeal for increased ratings for these conditions is REMANDED.

The Veteran's dysthymia, a service-connected condition, is now rated at the highest available level (70 percent), effective from when his claim was filed.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and remanded the issues of increased rating for pseudofolliculitis barbae and service connection for bilateral foot disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining employment information from the Veteran's former employer. The appeals will be reconsidered after this additional evidence is obtained.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD was granted a 50 percent rating from June 27, 2008 to January 7, 2013 and from April 1, 2013 to April 11, 2013. A higher rating of 70 percent was granted from April 12, 2013 to December 29, 2013 and since March 1, 2014.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, finding a causal relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for anxiety disorder (claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder) has been denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to July 27, 2010 has also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's headaches, including whether they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 70 percent since November 16, 2010. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from that date and denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, dysthymic disorder, personality disorder, anxiety, and depression, has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal after being granted service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder and cannabis use disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran asserts that she was harassed and embarrassed during her military service, which may be related to her current psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for a neck disability, left arm disability, and acquired psychiatric disability (to include depression). The Veteran's TBI claim was denied. Headache and bilateral foot disabilities are remanded.,Service connection is granted for the following conditions: Neck Disability, Left Arm Disability, Acquired Psychiatric Disability (to include Depression), and Headaches.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD or an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression. The Veteran's claims were based on in-service stressors that were not related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.,For the left ear hearing loss, the Veteran was assigned a noncompensable rating as his hearing impairment did not meet the criteria for any higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder, are related to his military service. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions began during or were aggravated by his time in active duty.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are currently rated at 70 percent, reflecting significant impairment but not total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased ratings for right ankle strain and sinusitis due to additional development needed.

The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with opioid use disorder, but denied his request for an increased disability evaluation and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, panic disorder, anxiety, and depression.