Depression decisions — 2024

The Veteran's PTSD and depression were initially rated at 30 percent, but the Board granted a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety; and sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The claims are being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for major depressive disorder and TDIU is remanded due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. A new VA examination is needed for the major depressive disorder claim, and the AOJ must develop and adjudicate the TDIU claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with anxiety), headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and bad teeth are all granted. The claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorder(s), including PTSD. The Veteran's service treatment records indicate anxiety, but there is no clear evidence that his pre-existing mental health issues were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee condition and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, have been readjudicated due to new evidence received after the prior denial.,Service connection has been granted for both the left knee disability and the acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for his acquired psychiatric condition, finding that the disability warranted no more than a 50 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's diagnosed major depressive disorder was incurred in service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service records and a need for a VA examination. The Veteran's claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and major depression, is being reviewed on a de novo basis.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, unspecified depressive disorder, is granted as service connected. The right knee and back disabilities are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is currently rated at 70 percent, effective November 6, 2019. The Board has remanded the issues of rating in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability prior to November 6, 2019, and TDIU.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder with anxiety and PTSD features, resulted in occupational and social impairment from January 20, 2011 to October 28, 2016. A rating of 70 percent was granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives regarding the severity and frequency of psychiatric symptoms.

Service connection granted for acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder) and depression.,Effective dates denied for right hamstring muscle condition, right calf muscle injury, bilateral hearing loss, left calf muscle injury, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and alcohol dependence. The evidence shows that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has identified several issues on appeal and has determined that additional evidence should be considered by the AOJ before making a final decision.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and dismissed the appeal of service connection for toxic chemical exposure. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, DDD of the lumbar spine, hypertension, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, residuals of right hand carpal tunnel release, left knee chondromalacia patella and meniscal tear with shin splints, and right knee chondromalacia patella with shin splints, have rendered her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bowel movement problems, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, and depression, all related to Gulf War environmental exposures. The additional evidence must be considered by the RO.