Depression decisions — 2021

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD, MDD, insomnia disorder and alcohol use disorder, resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity for the period from November 1, 2018 to May 28, 2019. The Board denied a rating in excess of 70 percent due to lack of total occupational or social impairment.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD, MDD, and GAD was dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder preexisted his valid service from September 2006 to April 2007. The examiner is asked to provide a clear and unmistakable opinion on this matter.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and major depressive disorder is being remanded due to non-compliance with the September 2020 Board remand.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of Gulf War Syndrome, PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, insomnia disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and cognitive/memory disorder are all denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been granted a 100% disability rating from September 15, 2009. The decision also notes that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected mental health condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and evaluation, including a VA psychiatric examination to assess any current mental condition caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected hearing loss. The issues of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for hearing loss and TDIU are also being addressed.

The Board has remanded the claim for a TDIU due to service-connected major depressive disorder because the Veteran's employment status needs clarification. The AOJ is instructed to obtain updated information regarding her current employment status and history.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for additional examination regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and mood disorder.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, finding that his current psychiatric conditions are secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to non-compliance with previous remand instructions. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being reviewed.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations to assess his service-connected Major Depressive Disorder and stroke condition, as well as updated VA treatment records. The Veteran contends that he should have a higher rating for his MDD and that his strokes are related to his MDD.

The appeal for service connection for depressive disorder is dismissed. A rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis with bilateral flat feet is denied, and the issues of service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depression and anxiety has not resulted in occupational and social impairment that warrants a higher rating. The current 30 percent disability rating is maintained.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a left ankle disability due to the July 1987 MVA is denied.,Service connection for osteoarthritis of the lower back and hypertension secondary to PTSD are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (migraine headaches, major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, and tinnitus) have been found to be of sufficient severity to prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and conflicting medical opinions. The issues of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction are being reviewed.

The Board has withdrawn the issues of service connection for various disabilities, including a psychiatric disability and diabetes mellitus. The remaining issues have been remanded for further development and examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder, bruxism and TBI was denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 percent rating.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability was denied because there is no evidence of hearing loss within one year of separation from service.