Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's initial rating for Persistent Depressive Disorder was denied prior to March 30, 1989. From March 30, 1989, to May 31, 2012, a higher rating of 30% was granted. As of May 31, 2012, the Veteran's Persistent Depressive Disorder is rated at 70%. The Board also remanded issues regarding service connection for OSA and TDIU.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD is rated at 100 percent disabling, effective March 24, 2017. SMC at the housebound rate was granted from May 1, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating. The Veteran also sought TDIU but was denied.

The Board has denied service connection for major depressive disorder and headaches, finding that these conditions are not related to service or an undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's major depressive disorder was first diagnosed years after service, and his headaches were initially reported many years post-service.

The Veteran's request for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and MDD are all granted. The MDD is found to be secondary to service-connected disabilities including right knee DJD, right thumb fracture with residuals, and left fifth finger degenerative arthritis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the Veteran's incarceration status. The case will be returned for further evaluation, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 70 percent for Persistent Depressive Disorder prior to January 29, 2021 was granted. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and depression, but has remanded all remaining issues due to the need for additional evidence.,The Board also found that there is insufficient medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disability.

The Board has dismissed all the appeals regarding service connection and rating for various conditions, including tinnitus, neck disability, knee and hip disabilities, ankle disability, depressive disorder with panic disorder, and back disability. The decision is due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD and a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the October 2012 rating decision denying depression. The CUE issue is not yet adjudicated, so it cannot be decided at this time.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to inadequate VA examinations and treatment records. The issues include TBI, unspecified depressive disorder/mood disorder, and bilateral eye disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, is remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The claim for service connection for PTSD remains pending.

The Board has determined that remand is necessary to ensure VA fulfilled its duty to assist the Veteran in substantiating his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression. The appeal will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's MDD has been granted a 70 percent rating, effective from January 31, 2013. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of in-service stressors and a need for further psychiatric evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition, a cervical spine condition, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service complaints of back pain and mental health issues, as well as her continued treatment over the years.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to confirm the Veteran's alleged personal assault and/or rape during service, obtain updated treatment records, and schedule a VA examination to determine if any diagnosed PTSD is related to an in-service assault. The Veteran will also be provided with a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting findings and the need for further VA examinations.