Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) has been granted a TDIU from April 28, 2009 to May 26, 2015. The initial rating of 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric disability (other than PTSD) is granted prior to June 4, 2017 and thereafter. However, the issue of an initial rating in excess of 70 percent remains pending.

Your service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including panic disorder, depression, and anxiety, has already been granted. The rating assigned is 30 percent and effective from January 17, 2012.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, unspecified depressive disorder, is related to service. The claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorder are rated at 50 percent, but no higher. The initial compensable rating for lumbar spine DJD prior to June 26, 2019 is denied. The case is remanded for further evaluation of the lumbar spine DJD from June 26, 2019 onwards and for TDIU.

The Veteran's headache disability, including migraines, is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and depression) and OSA are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD and MDD have worsened since his last VA examination in August 2017. The Board also finds that the Veteran reasonably raised a claim for TDIU, which is part of this appeal. Both issues are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new examination. The claim for TDIU is also being remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the issue of service connection.

The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted with a 20 percent rating, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder) is granted. The issue of entitlement to a compensable rating for nephrolithiasis remains pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, MDD, and GAD should be remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the validity of his claimed stressors. The case will need further development to verify or corroborate the reported incidents.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and MDD, are related to his military service. The Veteran needs to provide updated treatment records and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's depressive disorder has resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. An initial rating of 70 percent is granted for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for Alzheimer's disease, depression, PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and hypertension have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder and anxiety disorder. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder with anxiety, are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder and stimulant use disorder is currently rated at 100% from August 26, 2015 to August 22, 2017. The Board has granted this rating.,For the period prior to August 23, 2017, the Veteran's PTSD manifested pronounced symptoms and caused significant occupational and social impairment.

The Board has found that the remand directives have not been substantially complied with and thus an additional remand is warranted. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and are related to his military experience.

Your claim for PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted, but the effective date is not yet determined. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have been rated at 70 percent since April 24, 2017. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the Veteran's reported onset of her psychiatric disability and the need for a new examination.