Depression decisions — 2020

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were not found to meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to September 4, 2019.

The Board has dismissed the claim for a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and has remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, and psychosis.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent disability rating. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for an increased rating and his TDIU claim due to a lack of recent examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's deployment to Grenada and a need for an opinion on whether his acquired psychiatric disorders are related to service, including any reported incidents in Grenada.

Major depressive disorder has been granted service connection and is rated at 70 percent.,Service connection for sinusitis has been granted. The Veteran was treated for sinusitis during active service.

The Veteran's PTSD has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating. The TDIU claim is dismissed as moot due to the grant of a 100 percent disability for PTSD.

The Board has withdrawn the claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, throat cancer, and lung cancer. The claim for new and material evidence to reopen service connection for depression is denied. Service connection for skin cancer is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding no new and material evidence that would support reopening the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a recent diagnosis of major depressive disorder, which was not considered in the previous denial. The Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending and requires an addendum opinion from the VA psychiatrist.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, left knee condition, and neck condition due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran served as a casket bearer during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for delusional disorder and depression, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, mood disorder, anxiety, and depression. The VA needs to provide a comprehensive evaluation that addresses all relevant evidence and inquiries.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for further evidence and a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to address the diagnosis and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The examiner must consider the significance of the Veteran's medical history and provide opinions on whether any condition is related to service or stressor events.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including back disability and psychiatric disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development and examination, including verification of an in-service stressor and a psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressor events and the need for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claim is pending.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for seborrheic dermatitis was dismissed as his representative requested a withdrawal of the appeal. The claims for major depressive disorder and tension headaches were reopened due to new evidence received since their final denial in February and March 2003.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus claims are both granted, with tinnitus being related to service.