Depression decisions — 2024

The Board has found that the VA examiner's opinion was inadequate and remanded for an addendum to address specific issues related to the Veteran's psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected Major Depressive Disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms do not warrant total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at least 70 percent from April 4, 2011 to July 30, 2022. The appeal for a higher rating remains pending.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination and medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, facial scarring due to acne, and pseudofolliculitis barbae were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy has been dismissed as moot.,The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, variously diagnosed as unspecified anxiety disorder, unspecified depressive disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia disorder, is granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder was granted a 100 percent rating effective May 20, 2021.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder was denied, and his TDIU claim due to service-connected disabilities is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's acquired psychological condition, including depression and anxiety, is granted as service connected. The Board found sufficient evidence to support the claim that these conditions began during service and are related to his in-service symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete VA opinions and a failure to provide proper notice regarding personal assault claims for PTSD. The Veteran's claim of service connection for PTSD based on sexual trauma during active duty is being addressed.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine has been granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in verifying the Veteran's service in Vietnam. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder claimed as MST, is now pending.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically major depressive disorder and PTSD, are rated at 70 percent effective April 30, 2014. This includes an initial rating of 50 percent prior to that date.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depression with anxiety disorder was denied, and the claim for TDIU prior to April 30, 2015, was granted.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to need regular aid and assistance on a daily basis, leading to the grant of SMC A&A effective April 27, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a bilateral foot condition should be remanded due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for further examinations.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have been granted service connection, with a 70% rating for major depressive disorder.,She has also been granted TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board dismissed the appeal regarding the reasonableness of fees awarded in the OGC's September 2022 decision because no party filed a VA Form 10182 within 60 days of the date of the OGC decision.

The Veteran's initial rating for Major Depressive Disorder prior to November 15, 2017 was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating than the current 70 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received since the last denial, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability began in or was caused by his military service.