Depression decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea claims have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service incurrence.,Right lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted secondary to the service-connected lumbar spine disability, while depressive disorder has been granted as secondary to other service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, and his tinnitus has been granted service connection. The left eye condition and PDD are both remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a pre-decisional error in not having a medical opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use of one or both feet, or ankylosis of one or both knees or hips. The Board finds the claim should be reconsidered with further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his unspecified depressive disorder has been dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of February 12, 2019 for the grant of a 40 percent rating for bilateral hearing loss, service connection for unspecified depressive disorder, and service connection for a migraine including migraine variants. The Veteran's basic eligibility to Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) is also granted with this effective date.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the claims for hypertension, back disability, ulcer, and acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression due to lack of new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection is not granted as there is no evidence that his current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the lack of VA treatment records from a Vet Center, which may contain relevant information for his claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board denied a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 70 or 100 percent rating.,PTSD does not result in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Veteran has no more than two painful or unstable scars on his scalp.

The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder, which prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's acquired mental health disorder, including depressive disorder, is granted as secondary to service-connected conditions such as lumbar degeneration and right foot arthritis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service connected due to a witnessed MVA during active duty for training.

Your claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, has been granted and you are now receiving a 50% evaluation effective February 29, 2016. The appeal is dismissed as the issue has been fully resolved.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent prior to May 6, 2022 and 50 percent beginning on that date. The Veteran is granted service connection for major depressive disorder and secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection for coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus type II remains pending as the claims are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep disturbed breathing as secondary to his service-connected hepatitis with depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and unspecified traumatic disorder, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is granted as the September 2019 Notice of Disagreement (NOD) with the July 2018 rating decision is considered timely. The Board finds that an extension of time to submit a NOD is warranted due to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability preventing him from timely filing his NOD.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with TBI, headaches and dizziness is granted a 70 percent rating prior to March 1, 2021. The cervical spine condition is denied any increase in rating prior to June 23, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to January 5, 2021 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter for persistent depressive disorder, persistent major depressive disorder, and mood congruent psychotic features has been denied.,Service connection for a back disability, hernia, insomnia, and sleep apnea have also been denied.