Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's other specific trauma and stressor related disorder, uterine leiomyomata, anxiety condition, depression disorder, and bladder condition are all granted service connection. The cases for uterine leiomyomata as secondary to PTSD, anxiety condition, and depression disorder, and bladder condition as secondary to uterine leiomyomata are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected left foot disability. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board found new and material evidence for service connection of bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety but denied it due to lack of in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are being remanded for further evaluation, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his conditions. Additionally, the issue of total disability due to individual unemployability is also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence of such conditions during or related to his active service. The decision also noted that the Veteran had Huntington's disease which caused depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was granted. The other claims were remanded due to the need for additional development and medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, first manifested during her service and is related to her military experience. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective October 30, 2013. The right ankle and low back conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for CAD, PTSD, diabetes, and Hepatitis C is being remanded due to the need for further development.,Service connection has been granted for unspecified anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorders pre-existed service and are related to service. The Veteran's mental health condition is less likely than not (less than 50 percent probability) due to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, had their onset during his active duty service and have persisted to the present. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's initial ratings for PTSD prior to December 5, 2014 and from December 5, 2014 were denied as her symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Veteran was granted SMC at the rate provided by 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) as of February 24, 2009, based on his need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient evidence, including a lack of medical rationale supporting the Veteran's claim. The Veteran is advised to cooperate with VA in developing his claims.

The Board has determined that the issues of whether the character of the appellant's discharge is a bar to VA benefits, service connection for right ankle disability, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include anxiety and depression), and entitlement to TDIU are remanded due to new evidence received in May 2018.

The Board has found that the Veteran's depression is not related to his military service and requires a new VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorders, left and right leg restless leg syndrome, blood clots, and costochondritis have been dismissed. The application to reopen the claim of service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability has been denied. The Board also found that the issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability and the TDIU claim need further development.

The Veteran's depressive disorder has been granted a 50 percent initial rating from April 1, 2011 to November 9, 2021. A higher rating is denied.