Depression decisions — 2024

Effective July 1, 2016, and no earlier, the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD is rated at 100 percent. Effective October 30, 2020, she also receives a 100 percent rating for her PTSD with MDD and SMC based on the statutory housebound criteria.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from being able to prepare for, obtain, or maintain suitable employment consistent with his abilities, aptitudes, and interests. The Board denied the Veteran's request for VR&E benefits as he did not meet the criteria for an employment handicap.

The Board has remanded the case due to pre-decisional errors and insufficient medical opinions, requiring further development of the record.

The Board has remanded the case due to pre-decisional errors and insufficient medical opinions, requiring further development of the record.

The Veteran's initial rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's initial rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis was also denied due to lack of evidence showing impairment that would warrant a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for headaches is granted, but the claims for a higher rating for major depressive disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition of unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding that his current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression effective May 31, 2017. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted after the original denial in January 2018.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression effective May 31, 2017. The Veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence submitted after the original denial in January 2018.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for their acquired psychiatric disorder as it is already on appeal under another system (AMA).

The Board has determined that there is new and relevant evidence to readjudicate the claim of service connection for PTSD. The case is remanded for further examination and analysis.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, unspecified anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder due to a lack of medical nexus between his service and these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder caused his obesity, which in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea. The Board granted service connection for OSA based on the opinion that obesity was a substantial factor causing OSA and would not have occurred without it.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for residuals of peptic ulcer disease and service connection for any acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to his service-connected residuals of peptic ulcer disease are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Veteran's son, B.G., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to his mental health conditions and joint pain. The Board granted the Veteran's request for recognition as an adult dependent.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his major depressive disorder, PTSD, and alcohol use disorder was granted with an effective date of May 26, 2021. The Board found that the criteria for a 100% rating were met as of February 10, 2021.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder render him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, meeting the criteria for a TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for right elbow pain, left elbow pain, anxiety, depressive disorder, neck condition, and sleep disorder have been denied.,There is no evidence of a current disability in any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for MDD, migraines, residuals of a head injury, and scar were granted with effective dates starting from October 11, 2011. The Board denied earlier effective dates as there was no indication of an intent to file such claims prior to the filing date.,For migraines, residuals of a head injury, and scar, the Veteran's claims were filed on October 11, 2011, which is when service connection was granted. The Board found that earlier effective dates could not be assigned as there was no indication of an intent to file such claims prior to this date.

The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted a disability rating of 30 percent from June 15, 2020. Service connection for anxiety depression and adjustment disorder is denied.