Depression decisions — 2021

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted effective January 28, 2020 due to his service-connected MDD with anxious distress and secondary alcohol use disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for depression, including major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for depressive disorder was denied, as the severity of symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted, as he requires assistance with dressing and preparing meals due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant a total disability evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for depression and substance abuse, but has remanded the issues of service connection for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus due to a lack of evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in an inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment during the period on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depression, panic disorder, and anxiety disorder, is related to his service. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is related to his military service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for Parkinson's disease, bradykinesia, constipation, depression, neurogenic bladder, and dysphagia due to potential service connection based on exposure to ionizing radiation. The Veteran was exposed as a field artillery officer in Germany.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder (MDD), as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disorder. The claim was also denied for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depression. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, was granted in an August 2021 rating decision. This decision represents a full grant of the benefits sought on appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examinations. The main issues are related to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, and various other conditions such as right shoulder degenerative arthritis, lumbar spine strain, hip strains, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), positional vertigo, coccydynia, knee patellar tendonitis, and migraine headaches. The Veteran's service-connected conditions are being considered for their impact on these issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of evidence and failure to assist in obtaining a copy of the murder trial transcript. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, is now pending.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a bilateral feet disability due to additional development being required. The Veteran contends her current psychiatric disorders are related to harassment during service, while her bilateral feet disabilities may be related to service-connected shin splints or boot issues.

The Board denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious features is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of outstanding VA treatment records.

The Board has granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete verification of the appellant's periods of active duty training (ACDUTRA) and inactive duty training (INACDUTRA). The lumbar spine disorder, major depressive disorder, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are all currently diagnosed. The Board instructed that further VA opinion is needed after verifying the service dates.