Depression Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), finding no in-service injury or disease related to the current conditions.

The Board has determined that the previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD must be reconsidered, and additional development is needed to verify one of the Veteran's in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection for various conditions, including right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, uterine fibroids, arthritis, skin disorder, an acquired psychiatric disorder, shin splints, migraine headaches, and anemia. The Board has determined that these claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran seeks an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder, alcohol use disorder, depression and anxiety. The Board has remanded this issue due to a need for clarification on the effective date.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder), but denied service connection for hypertension, eczema, and a low back disability. The decision is based on new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that his current diagnoses are not related to his military service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent from June 11, 2011 to the present. The appeal for higher ratings prior to that date and for a TDIU was denied.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, was denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent prior to April 13, 2017, and a rating in excess of 70 percent from that date.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis was denied an initial compensable rating prior to December 30, 2019.

The Board dismissed the appeal of service connection for a right hand crush injury. From May 9, 2016 to June 6, 2021, the Veteran's MDD with anxious distress was granted a 70% disability rating.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for PTSD is granted. The claims for service connection for depression and PTSD are remanded, as well as the TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to insufficient development and medical opinions. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder, are being evaluated again with a new VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected sleep apnea and post-traumatic stress disorder with unspecified depressive disorder have not prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, but the claim for an increased evaluation in excess of this rating is denied. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to scheduling issues and lack of notification regarding a VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran is advised that he needs to participate in a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional records from Norfolk Naval Base regarding reported chaplain counseling in 2010.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder and remanded the issue of entitlement to a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is now pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board has also remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on the etiology of his acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and need for further verification of service events. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is being evaluated again to determine its relationship to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow gainful employment from July 29, 2014 to March 5, 2020. The Board granted a TDIU for this period.