Depression decisions — 2024

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant medical records and associate them with the claims file, including private treatment records from Brandywine ICU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's depressive disorder with depressive features and TBI with mild cognitive impairment had improved, warranting a reduction from 70% to 50%. The effective date of this reduction was January 1, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to duty-to-assist errors, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraine headaches and depressive disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant medical records and associate them with the claims file, including private treatment records from Brandywine ICU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Board has found that the examinations of record do not adequately address whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, and thus remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at a 70 percent level for the entire period on appeal, effective September 25, 2023. A TDIU has also been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a pre-decisional error in obtaining an adequate examination for service connection of acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a nervous condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's active service treatment records could not be located and were unavailable for review, and therefore a remand is needed to comply with VA regulations.