Depression decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, finding that the Veteran's current psychiatric condition is not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was granted a 70 percent disability rating from May 9, 2017 to August 4, 2021. The appeal is remanded for further action on other issues.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder with dysthymic syndrome and anxious distress is rated at a 70 percent disability rating, effective from the date of this decision. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is also granted.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claim of service connection for anxiety disorder with depressive features and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress and ADHD. The appellant's current psychiatric conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was denied, and the effective date for the grant of service connection for unspecified trauma and depressive disorder was also denied. The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for unspecified trauma and depressive disorder was denied, and his claim for a disability rating in excess of 60 percent for coronary artery disease was denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to inadequate opinions and need further examination.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on PTSD, right ankle disabilities, and a right ankle scar are remanded. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and her in-service sexual harassment, as well as the diagnosis of PTSD, GAD, and MDD.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, other-trauma related disorder, and depressive disorder, are found to be causally related to his in-service stressor of seeing human remains while clearing minefields in Beirut.

The Board has remanded the case for a referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular consideration due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities including varicose veins and Major Depressive Disorder, which may render him unemployable.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and panic disorder, is rated at 100 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The decision is based on a finding that his current symptoms are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with anxiety and depressed mood is granted. The Board also remanded the cases of left knee chondrocalcinosis, left ankle degenerative arthritis, and left forearm traumatic arthritis.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate and TBI as it was granted in a previous decision.

The Veteran's employment may be considered marginal on account of his service-connected disabilities, thereby precluding him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board grants a TDIU effective March 27, 2019.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to in-service stressors and affording him the benefit of doubt.

The Veteran's claims for service connection related to depression, headaches, and a left leg (hip) disability are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and other conditions, are found to be related to his service-connected disabilities. Service connection is granted for these conditions as secondary to a service-connected disability. The issue of TDIU prior to April 2, 2019, remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating and TDIU prior to September 28, 2023 are being remanded due to the need to obtain outstanding treatment records from private providers and VA.

Service connection for tinnitus, MDD, GAD, and unspecified insomnia disorder as secondary to tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for a cervical spine condition and low back condition is granted.,Service connection for migraine headaches (secondary to tinnitus) is remanded.