Depression decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depression Disorder (MDD) as it had its onset in service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to his military service and grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for MDD has been reopened, with the Board finding that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has also been reopened, with the Board finding that new and material evidence has been received to support this claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened, and the Board finds new and material evidence to support this. The case is remanded for a VA examination to assess his diagnoses during the pendency of the appeal and determine their etiology. Additionally, the case is also remanded for an addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's use of topical medications for tinea pedis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, to include depressive disorder, finding that it began during active service and is related to his in-service symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is granted, but not related to service.,The Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities are denied as not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder was denied, and he was granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for major depressive disorder and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran requested to withdraw his claims, but no written confirmation was received.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depressive Disorder. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric condition is related to service or caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability and psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease related to these conditions.,The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of PTSD as per VA regulations and criteria.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder due to incomplete records and unverified in-service stressors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, insomnia, and/or a depressive disorder. Further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and effective dates have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric disabilities are causally related to her military service.

The Veteran's claims for depression, left shoulder disorder, left arm disorder, and cervical spine disorder were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, service connection was denied as there is no current diagnosis or link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease prior to June 17, 2015 was denied. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were granted a disability rating of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's preexisting schizoid personality disorder worsened during service, and if so, whether it is more likely than not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's income and expenses, which is necessary for determining her eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The AOJ must ensure all relevant income and expenses are accurately calculated.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded due to an inadequate VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and determined that these conditions are related to his active military service.