Depression decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and adjustment disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between his current diagnoses and active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, had its onset during service. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for earlier effective dates and increased evaluations of service connection claims due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, and anxiety disorder unspecified are found to have had their onset during service or are at least as likely as not related to service. The Veteran's prostate disability is not shown to have had its onset in service or be otherwise related to a disease or injury in service.

The Veteran's hypertension, right shoulder adhesive capsulitis with bursitis and tendonitis, left shoulder adhesive capsulitis with bursitis and tendonitis, anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and lumbar spine degenerative spondylosis have been granted service connection. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and PTSD has been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the relationship between her acquired psychiatric disorders and military service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of her psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disorder as secondary to the service-connected left ankle and foot disabilities. However, it granted service connection for PTSD and adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression.

The Veteran's Generalized Anxiety Disorder was rated at 30 percent prior to October 19, 2015. The Board has now remanded the issue for further development.,From October 19, 2015, the Veteran's Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress (previously rated as Generalized Anxiety Disorder) was rated at 50 percent.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, needs to be remanded due to incomplete medical records from his time in prison. The VA will make efforts to obtain these records and complete any necessary development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left-ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and depression due to a lack of proper treatment at a VA medical center in 2011. The case will be further developed and reviewed.

The Veteran's coronary artery disease is granted a 100% rating effective January 30, 2017. The diabetes and bilateral eye disability are denied increased ratings. Service connection for depression, melanoma, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination. The Veteran's claim of service connection for psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and schizophrenia, is being reviewed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression. The decision is remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection was not granted as there is no diagnosed current right ankle disability or mental health condition related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right ankle disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to his service-connected major depressive disorder, left ankle degenerative joint disease, and left knee status post anterior cruciate ligament repair.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD. The Board also found that his depression and anxiety disorders were not related to his military service or any service-connected disabilities. His TDIU rating due to vertigo was granted.

The Veteran's tinnitus and major depressive disorder have been granted service connection. The Board has also remanded several issues related to his lower extremities, lumbar spine, ankles, feet, and kidneys due to the need for further medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for social anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service. The Veteran's current psychiatric diagnoses include social anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol dependency are rated at a 70 percent disability rating effective January 20, 2012. A TDIU for PTSD is granted effective the same date. SMC at the 's' rate is also granted effective November 19, 2019.