Depression decisions — 2022

The Board has dismissed the claims for service connection for traumatic brain injury, migraine headaches associated with a traumatic brain injury, and major depressive disorder (claimed as depression), all of which were pending at the time of the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened, and the Board has ordered a remand to determine if her PTSD and major depressive disorder are related to her military service.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD and major depressive disorder was reopened due to new evidence. The Board found that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to an in-service stressor, leading to a grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis and major depressive disorder, secondary to multiple sclerosis have been granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, is granted service connection. The other issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD with major depressive disorder, caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity during the appeal period. The symptoms did not meet or exceed those required for a higher disability rating.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were rated at 30% prior to March 7, 2017, and at 70% as of that date. The rating for headaches was also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issues of TDIU are also inextricably intertwined and must be addressed together.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, CTE, and headaches have been granted service connection.,Service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder has also been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person prior to August 27, 2020, which resulted in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development of issues including service connection for right leg/ankle, right knee, and left leg/ankle disabilities; increased rating for facial scars; and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression and anxiety) and hearing loss, tinnitus, and ear pain. Service connection for a right foot disability is also REMANDED.

The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, has been granted. The claims for cancer of the right breast, intermittent right arm paresthesias, right shoulder disability, and right breast scar have been remanded due to need for further development.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded the case for further development to determine if a higher rating or TDIU is warranted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including a depressive disorder, is proximately due to pain and decreased capacity associated with his service-connected physical disabilities. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and MDD, based on a plausible in-service motor vehicle accident that occurred during his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for an addendum VA opinion that considers all evidence of record, including his diagnosis of schizophrenia during the appeal period and reports of substance abuse prior to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, diagnosed as depression and anxiety with chemical dependency are granted. The remaining issues of service connection for hypertension, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, migraines, a neck disorder, a back disorder, chronic pain syndrome, and right knee scar are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and a psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to an in-service assault.