Depression decisions — 2023

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the Board finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error in satisfying a regulatory duty under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b). The matter will be referred to the Director, Compensation Service, for extraschedular consideration.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder due to military sexual trauma (MST) should be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and substance abuse disorder has rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his severe symptoms, including suicidal ideations, depression, anxiety, memory problems, and impaired judgment. The Board granted a TDIU for the period on appeal excluding periods of incarceration.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records and attempt to verify the Veteran's stressors. A VA examination must be conducted to determine if her conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the examination provided by the September 2019 VA examiner. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and the Board requires another examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is granted a rating of 100 percent prior to September 9, 2019. His left shoulder disability remains rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted a 100 percent disability rating, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, schizoaffective disorder depressive disorder, resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity from March 7, 2012 to November 10, 2020. The Board granted a higher initial disability rating of 70 percent for this period.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability evaluation for his generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder was denied. The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence being received.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and major depressive disorder (secondary to PTSD) are all granted as service-connected.,An initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted from August 14, 2018.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and major depressive disorder (secondary to PTSD) are all granted as service-connected.,An initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD is granted from August 14, 2018.

Your appeal for service connection of major depressive disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board does not have jurisdiction to proceed with this matter as it is no longer active.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD/adjustment disorder, depression and anxiety have been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of all pending appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and sleep disturbance was restored to a 70 percent rating from the date of reduction. The initial 20 percent rating for Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremor and muscle rigidity is remanded, as well as the entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD, MDD, and Panic Disorder have been restored to a 100% rating. The previous reduction from 70% to 50% is void ab initio.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC beginning December 5, 2019.

Service connection for hypertension is granted due to the PACT Act. The motion to revise a decision on service connection for PTSD due to CUE is dismissed without prejudice. Service connection for major depressive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 11, 2007 for the grant of a TDIU based on service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's conditions rendered her unemployable as of that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected persistent depression, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.