Depression decisions — 2023

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is also granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, an acquired psychiatric disability (including Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder), and OSA.,There is no evidence of a diagnosed psychiatric condition during or related to active service.

The Veteran's MDD has worsened, and the Board is remanding for a new examination to assess its current severity. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

From June 3, 2016, the Veteran's PTSD symptoms are best described as manifesting by total occupational and social impairment. His PTSD is rated at a maximum of 100 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives, and a new examination is needed to determine if any diagnosed psychiatric disability is related to service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disability and major depressive disorder. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues of fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, diabetes mellitus, low testosterone level, hypertension, and GERD will be addressed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim of service connection for PTSD and has also granted his claims for service connection for depressive and panic disorders. The evidence supports finding that these conditions are related to events during his active duty service.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 8, 2022, did not meet the criteria for a higher than 50 percent disability rating due to insufficient occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, as well as his claim for TDIU due to unresolved medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions. The issues are related to in-service injuries or events.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence on file regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination and efforts should be made to corroborate his reported stressors.

The Board has restored service connection for unspecified depressive disorder with insomnia disorder and granted a 50% disability rating, effective October 1, 2019. The reduction from 50% to 10% was found to be improper due to the lack of clear and unmistakable error in the original decision.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from January 14, 2013 to January 5, 2017. The Board has granted TDIU for this period.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that her preexisting depression clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is related to service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for PTSD and depression due to the Veteran not receiving a copy of the February 2022 VA examiner's curriculum vitae and qualifications. The Veteran must be provided this information as required by law.

The Veteran's PTSD, alcohol dependence, and unspecified depressive disorder prior to February 24, 2020, is denied. From January 19, 2012, to March 15, 2012, the Veteran was granted a temporary total disability rating due to hospitalization for his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

A 30 percent rating for left knee instability is granted, effective November 13, 2017.,A 10 percent rating for right ankle scars is granted, effective November 13, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 50 percent for depression has been granted. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and bilateral sesamoiditis and foot pain have been remanded.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for right knee disability was denied. The appeal regarding the effective date of service connection for major depressive disorder, initial rating and increased rating for left knee disability, and separate rating for left knee instability were also denied.