Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine prior to July 24, 2018 was granted. He is currently rated at 10 percent effective from February 4, 2011.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his MDD remains denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disability and insomnia, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current psychiatric disabilities and his military service.

Your initial compensable ratings for scar of right hand, third finger; scars of the right knee and ankle; left knee degenerative arthritis; total right knee replacement have been dismissed.,Your appeal to reopen service connection for a right shoulder injury has been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including STRs and MPRs. The Veteran also needs to provide copies of any non-VA treatment records he has in his possession.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for depressive disorder was denied, and the claim for TDIU prior to March 28, 2017 was also denied. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for osteoarthritis of the right 5th MCP joint is denied, and his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent from March 22, 2012 to March 11, 2019.,The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disorders starting January 1, 2016.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and additional development is needed.

Your appeal for service connection for a psychiatric disorder has been dismissed as the claim was fully granted in a May 2022 rating decision.

The Board has decided that the Veteran does not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and therefore service connection is denied. The case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether a mental disorder other than PTSD is at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50% prior to January 24, 2018, and a separate 10% rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy was granted. The Veteran's service-connected conditions have not been established or denied.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including schizophrenia, depression, PTSD, and psychosis. The issues of service connection for a back disorder, right lower extremity radiculopathy, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and respiratory disorder were also remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The issue of entitlement to service connection for IBS is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, respiratory condition, and bilateral foot conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for a left hand scar with residuals to include stiffness and limitation of movement of two fingers, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to a burn in service. The cervical spine disability, acquired psychiatric disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy/neuropathy are all remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and ADHD, are granted as service connected. The secondary claim for alcohol, opioid, and stimulant use disorders is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including attempts to verify the Veteran's claimed service in support of combat operations during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, evaluations, and TDIU due to issues with his right hip, lumbar spine, sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and major depressive disorder. The appeals are now pending again.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and his hospitalization. The issues include rating ratings, service connection, and other disability evaluations.

The Board has remanded several issues including the effective dates and initial ratings for service-connected major depressive disorder, stasis dermatitis with autoeczematization, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the RO for further development.

Service connection for glaucoma is dismissed. Service connection for depression, sleep apnea, low back disorder, diabetes mellitus, and heart disease (claimed as ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease) are granted on the merits.