Depression decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity sciatica are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The case is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to an improper concurrent review election, and thus no service connection decisions are valid.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, major depressive disorder, and binge eating disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of anxiety, depression, erectile dysfunction, herpes-skin, and migraines.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder, right knee disability, and left knee disability are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. Additional evidence will be sought and a new VA examination is required.

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

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that his symptoms began during active service and have persisted since then. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear calculations of past-due benefits and fees awarded in an April 2020 rating decision, specifically regarding the increased rating for depressive disorder and service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 14, 2002 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including Major Depressive Disorder). The case is remanded to assign initial ratings for the period from June 14, 2002 to March 30, 2011.

The Veteran's claims for dental and oral condition (bruxism), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and sleep apnea have been denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded.,Service connection cannot be established as the evidence does not show a current disability or any link to service.

The Veteran's headache disability is found to be aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, and the Board grants service connection for headaches as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was granted with an effective date of August 5, 2016. The VA did not consider the relevant military personnel records when initially denying the claim in March 2018.

The Veteran's claims for DEA and a higher disability rating were dismissed as they have been granted with an effective date of November 14, 2016.

The Veteran's claims for DEA and a higher disability rating were dismissed as they have been granted with an effective date of November 14, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder associated with tinnitus is remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board also finds that the issue of entitlement to TDIU is inextricably intertwined and must be addressed together.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for anxiety as it was granted with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in an August 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 70 percent for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted, effective from June 25, 2019.

The Veteran's MDD and lumbar strain have been granted increased ratings of 70 percent and 40 percent, respectively. The decision also found that the Veteran has suicidal ideation which warrants a higher rating.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of anxiety condition, depressive disorder, and diverticulitis due to the death of the Veteran.