Depression decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that these conditions originated during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment for the entirety of the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition other than PTSD, including depression, anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder (also claimed as major depressive disorder), due to the Veteran's previously granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of service connection for a right ankle condition, a right knee condition, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder related to military sexual trauma are remanded due to a duty to assist error involving VA treatment records prior to April 15, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis and links it to his in-service assault.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for higher ratings for her service-connected PTSD and related conditions due to outstanding VA records not being obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, alcohol use disorder, lung disability, and kidney disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his character of discharge, as well as potential psychiatric issues that may have contributed to his misconduct.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted, effective from October 25, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act, is granted. The other issues are remanded and will be considered further.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, has caused him to be unable to secure and maintain substantial gainful employment since December 12, 2019. His condition has resulted in occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus due to incomplete development of records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA opinion and the need for updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder with depression is granted. The claims for a higher rating for right foot strain and for service connection for bilateral pes planus are remanded.

Your appeal for an increased rating for PTSD with persistent depressive disorder and anxious distress has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is rated at 70 percent. The Board has granted an initial 100 percent rating for the condition based on total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.