Depression decisions — 2021

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, raising a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim. However, the claims are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's TDIU claims for the periods from January 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013 and from January 1, 2015 to August 21, 2015 are being remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.,The Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits claims for the periods from January 1, 2013 to May 1, 2013 and from January 1, 2015 to August 21, 2015 are also being remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression as there is no current diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, effectively dismissing the case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is also granted for PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, both due to military sexual trauma.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and erectile dysfunction as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected coronary artery disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess whether any of the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions have any nexus or link to his first period of service in the Army from August 1981 to August 1984.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle disability and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to her active duty service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including TBI, neck disability, back disability, Parkinson's Disease, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with insomnia, is granted.,Service connection for a lumbar spine disability is granted. Service connection for lower extremity radiculopathy (right foot numbness) is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction is reopened, but his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability remains pending.

The Veteran's nightmare disorder with alcohol use disorder, depression, and anxiety is granted an initial rating of 30 percent.

Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression) is granted.,Secondary service connection for alcohol use disorder in sustained remission, as secondary to depression, is granted.

The Board has determined that additional VA examinations are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's HIV, depression, and pneumonia. The issues have been remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for acne keloidalis, an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder, service connection for hypertension, and total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to inadequate examinations and missing records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a psychiatric disorder during service and no link to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses are Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder, both diagnosed after separation from service.

The Veteran's initial rating for unspecified depressive disorder was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to June 19, 2019 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter.,The Veteran's back disability was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.