Depression decisions — 2024

The Veteran's disability rating for persistent depressive disorder was reduced from 70 percent to 50 percent, effective July 1, 2021. The appeal is denied as the reduction was improper.

The Veteran's appeals for various disabilities and compensation claims have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's MDD is restored to a 70 percent rating effective November 1, 2020. The appeal for a higher rating remains denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depression have resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring an addendum opinion on whether the Veteran's psychiatric disability is related to service-connected genital herpes or directly related to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran will need to provide authorization for private treatment records, and a VA examination will be scheduled.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for Major Depressive Disorder prior to June 10, 2021, finding that the evidence did not support such a higher rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and right shoulder peritendinitis, render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU from December 16, 2020.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability has not been rated higher than the current 0 percent evaluation due to the lack of evidence showing that his hearing impairment more nearly approximates a compensable level.,The VA examiner did not provide sufficient rationale for the opinion regarding lumbosacral strain, and an addendum is needed.

The Board has granted effective dates of March 25, 2021 for the grant of service connection for tinnitus and other specified depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome have been granted service connection. The Board found new and relevant evidence to warrant readjudication of these claims.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been granted a 100 percent evaluation, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for Meniere's disease, dizziness, sleep apnea, a sleep disorder, and depression due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is not service connected for any disability that could serve as a basis for secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and insomnia, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's discharge was due to a service-connected disability, allowing him to receive the maximum rate of Chapter 33 educational assistance benefits (100%).

The Board has decided to remand the claims for anxiety, depression, and PTSD as there are insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and somatic symptom disorder, are granted service connection. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for unspecified depressive disorder to include opioid use disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder has been granted a 70 percent disability rating from June 1, 2018.