Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's mental health disability, which includes PTSD, depressive disorder not otherwise specified, and insomnia, was restored to a 100% evaluation effective from November 1, 2017. The decision is based on the severity of his symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to August 15, 2016. The Board denied his claim for TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to clarify whether the Veteran has additional acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD, and to determine if there is a medical nexus between an in-service incurrence and a current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, has been granted. The Veteran is also granted a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to July 25, 2017 and in excess of 30 percent from July 25, 2017 and thereafter for a cervical spine disability.

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depressive Disorder, finding that new evidence supports these claims. Service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected PTSD, depressive disorder, anxious distress, and alcohol abuse are remanded. The claim for TDIU is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the psychiatric disability claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Adjustment Disorder with depressed features is granted. The TDIU claim remains pending.

The Veteran's death pension benefits were denied due to the appellant's net worth exceeding the maximum net worth limitations.,Accrued benefits for increased ratings of depression, erectile dysfunction, and prostate cancer are remanded as well as service connection for head and neck cancer on an accrued basis, special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, and TDIU. The cause of death is also inextricably intertwined with these issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and evaluation, including a review of in-service stressors and a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal, including the issue of service connection for ischemic heart disease.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and a right ankle disorder, reopening the claims based on new evidence submitted since the last denial in March 2005.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the Veteran's left zygomatic arch fracture, including its current level of severity and whether nerve involvement should be considered under other potentially applicable rating codes.

The Veteran's tinea pedis was granted service connection. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include as secondary to service-connected back and knee disabilities, is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, depression, and insomnia are all granted as service-connected.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric including PTSD and/or an unspecified anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder due to unresolved stressor verification issues.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and gastritis due to unclear diagnoses and lack of relevant VA treatment records. Further examinations are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the claimed conditions to active duty. The appellant's left knee, right knee, and left foot disabilities are all being reviewed, as well as her acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases due to failure to schedule a DRO hearing as requested by the Veteran. The cases are now pending for further action.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, but has remanded it due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for additional accrued benefits, finding that she was not entitled to reimbursement as her relationship with the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a child or fiduciary. The Board also found that the in-home care expenses were reimbursed by the Veteran and thus could not be considered as paid out of her own funds.