Depression decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence and theory of entitlement regarding hypertension and service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions, including hysterectomy with recurring uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding, depression secondary to PTSD, anemia secondary to kidney disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation and diarrhea, and pancreatitis with intermittent nausea and vomiting have all been granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, adjustment disorder with depression, is granted as secondary to his service-connected right wrist disability.

The Board has granted service connection for acquired psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety, secondary to service-connected cervical spine DDD, lumbar spondylolysis with IVDS, and right and left ankle strains. The claims of service connection for left knee strain and gout, left foot, have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and denied service connection for a left hip disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported in-service stressor and the finding that his current conditions are related to pre-existing conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, is granted as service connected due to his military service in the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for bruxism and DMII, but these claims are still being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining pay records and scheduling VA examinations to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and erectile dysfunction are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied claims for PTSD, depression, and anxiety has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and verification of in-service stressors.

The Board has denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD to include major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, finding that the evidence does not support a current diagnosis or etiology of these conditions related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and errors in determining whether the Veteran's psychiatric condition was clearly and unmistakably not aggravated during service. The case will be reviewed with a new VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, major depressive disorder secondary to pituitary adenoma, and neurocognitive disorder secondary to pituitary adenoma. The decision is based on new evidence provided by the Veteran that links his current conditions to his time in service.

The Board has granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture of right ring finger.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for a right elbow disorder, to include as secondary to the service-connected residuals of fracture of right ring finger.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder (with TBI), chronic sinusitis, bilateral tinnitus, and allergic rhinitis, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric and sleep disorders. The VA must obtain additional medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions, including their relationship to service.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities, including PTSD with anxiety and depression, left shoulder strain, cervical strain, and other conditions, rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment from November 25, 2009, to February 9, 2011. The Board granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development and examination to address the severity of his bilateral knee disabilities, loss of balance, and psychiatric disorder. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has also been raised.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the inextricability of these issues with his total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) claim.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have been granted a disability rating of 70 percent, effective February 16, 2010. He has also been granted TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression, is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The lung condition and eosinophilia are remanded for further development.