Depression decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's depression, which is claimed as a result of her active military service. The Veteran was not granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right knee condition and service connection for a depressive disorder have been remanded. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated 70 percent prior to November 2, 2018 and denied for a rating in excess of 70 percent as of that date. Bilateral hearing loss and TDIU prior to April 6, 2018 are also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's gastrointestinal disorder, including GERD, was aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder. The case is now pending for further development and potential reconsideration.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. The decision vacates the previous dismissal of the claim due to a misinterpretation of a prior rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders. However, the claim for eligibility for Chapter 17 medical services for psychosis was denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder, was denied increased ratings in excess of the current assigned percentages.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and MDD. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal in its entirety.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding no probative medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is granted service connection. The initial rating for MDD remains at 70%. The effective date for TDIU is set at May 4, 2016. Service connection for dry eye syndrome and low back disability are remanded. Service connection for right shoulder disability is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's depression and anxiety are aggravated by his service-connected Crohn’s disease.

The appeal for service connection for allergic rhinitis has been rendered moot by the grant of service connection in a July 2020 rating decision.,Service connection for a left knee disorder (claimed as severe left leg arthritis) is denied due to lack of evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no continuous symptoms since service.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with neurocognitive disorder is rated at 100% effective October 28, 2017.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression, finding that there was no evidence of in-service stressors or a link to service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol dependence due to a lack of credible evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his current mental health conditions are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records, including missing service treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran is asked to provide information for obtaining additional records, and an addendum opinion from a VA psychologist regarding the etiology of his psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder is granted as the evidence shows a link between his symptoms and an in-service stressor involving a helicopter crash.