Depression decisions — 2024

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with secondary polysubstance use disorder. The weight of evidence supports a finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to events in service.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior directives and insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current address. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and depression. A VA examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis and major depressive disorder are granted, with a 100% rating for sarcoidosis effective March 23, 2010, and SMC at the housebound rate effective March 17, 2018.

The Board has granted a TDIU as of October 29, 2020. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to that date is remanded for further review.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for PTSD and is now remanding it to allow for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions are now pending.

The Board has remanded the cases of an increased rating for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as a TDIU claim due to issues with the record and need for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal was remanded due to issues with the reasonableness of attorney fees from past-due benefits awarded in October 2018. The Board found that Attorney H.B. did not meet with the Veteran and withdrew a hearing request against his wishes, leading to the withholding of fees. The case is now being referred to the Office of General Counsel for a determination on the reasonableness of attorney fees.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and back pain, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since November 28, 2011.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for shin splints, tendinitis of the left ankle, residuals of a head injury, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depression, and anxiety) due to incomplete service treatment records from his second period of active duty. The VA must obtain these records and provide the Veteran with appropriate examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements. The claim will be reviewed again with a new VA examination.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development and examination, including service connection claims for various psychiatric conditions, bilateral hip disability, joint pain, basal cell cancer residuals, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations is recognized.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as she has maintained employment throughout the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and back conditions, precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment prior to July 9, 2018.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a personality disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD. The Board found that there is no evidence to support these conditions as being related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, mood disorder NOS, major depressive disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that there was no valid diagnosis of PTSD and insufficient evidence linking any current psychiatric disorders to his military service.

Service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted. Service connection for other disabilities remains pending and will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability (PTSD and MDD) was granted an initial rating of 100 percent effective November 16, 2017.,An increased rating for the Veteran's left knee disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is denied as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection granted for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks and chronic headaches. The Board finds in favor of the Veteran due to positive evidence outweighing negative evidence.,Right wrist disability service connection granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service and post-service treatment records supporting this claim.,Bilateral knee conditions and low back disability service connection remanded as additional evidence is needed.,Bilateral foot disability service connection granted based on continuity of symptomatology since service.