Depression decisions — 2021

The Veteran's claims for lipomas, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and any acquired psychiatric disorder are remanded due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran should be provided with new VA examinations to determine the current severity and manifestations of his lipomas, as well as the nature and etiology of his hearing loss, tinnitus, and any acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and will consider service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder including anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and a need for an additional VA examination to determine if his depression and PTSD are related to service.

The Veteran's right and left hand Dupuytren's contractures are granted as service-connected due to aggravation by substance abuse.,The Veteran's depressive disorder with polysubstance abuse is granted at a 70% rating from December 29, 2009 to January 11, 2016.

The Veteran's PTSD with associated depression is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that there was reasonable doubt in favor of the claim and attributing the diagnosis to his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including social anxiety disorder with recurrent major depressive disorder with a history of psychotic features, is granted. The application to reopen the previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is also granted.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at a 70 percent evaluation, effective from May 1, 2012.

The Veteran's application to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for vertigo was granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as general anxiety disorder and depression, is related to his military service.,Service connection for vertigo was remanded due to a lack of a VA examination or medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's claims, including his claim for an acquired psychiatric disability related to a service-connected assault.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The issues of service connection for left ear hearing loss and a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss are remanded due to the need for further examination and review of records.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination, as attempts to obtain one have been unsuccessful. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is still pending.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder with anxiety, as it is found to be at least as likely as not incurred during active duty from 2007 to 2010.

The Veteran's PTSD and associated psychiatric conditions are rated at 70 percent since September 9, 2020. The claim for service connection for fibromyalgia is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is granted. The claim for service connection for PTSD is denied due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's father, S.M. Jr., does not qualify for additional compensation benefits as his income is sufficient to provide reasonable maintenance.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for depressive disorder, finding that it is related to his service-connected headache disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically bipolar disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The Veteran's representative is Agent Collin A. Douglas.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left foot condition, service connection for right foot fracture and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and major depressive disorder) are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychological disorder, including anxiety and depression as secondary to non-Hodgkins lymphoma due to lack of evidence of current disability.