Depression decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, characterized as depression and anxiety with panic attacks, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms began in service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression. The decision is based on a finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence regarding whether this condition is related to active military service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a hiatal hernia due to medication, and remanded the cases of residuals of STD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and depression).

The Board has denied an increased rating for hypertension and has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart condition, right and left leg deep vein thrombosis, glaucoma, lung condition, face numbness, and depression. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to outstanding treatment records and the need for medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for additional special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back pain, depression, anxiety disorder, and tinnitus, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 23, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since March 11, 2020. A TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including depressive disorder due to the need for further examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and inadequate nexus opinions. The Veteran is required to provide more details about his service stressors, and a new examination with an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 100 percent since the onset of her condition, with symptoms including cold intolerance, muscular weakness, cardiovascular involvement (bradycardia), mental disturbance (depression and memory impairment), fatigue, and weight loss. The Board granted a higher rating based on these findings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and for obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The Veteran's child, J.Y.D.O., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday due to her disabilities. The Board granted the recognition of J.Y.D.O. as a helpless child.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to support service connection for PTSD, but has found that the Veteran had other diagnosed conditions such as depression and insomnia. The claim is now pending with instructions for further review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been reopened, and he is now entitled to a disability rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder.,His right hip, shoulder, elbow, hand, and left foot plantar fasciitis conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since October 28, 2021. The Board also granted TDIU prior to October 28, 2021 and denied it after that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is reopened, but the Board has determined that further development is needed due to the complexity of the issue and the need for a medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted. The Veteran has a current degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, tinnitus, and depressive disorder that are related to his active service.,The Veteran is entitled to an increased evaluation for right knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral syndrome, right knee lateral instability, and left knee osteoarthritis with patellofemoral syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anorexia nervosa has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence.,Service connection is granted for anorexia nervosa.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for PTSD. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD and depression are related to his service, including considering the verified in-service stressor.