Depression Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), and sleep apnea. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's COPD and psychiatric disorder claims, including whether service connection should be granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to conflicting evidence and unaddressed diagnoses. The Veteran should be scheduled for a VA psychiatric examination for clarification of the diagnoses and an etiology opinion regarding the claimed psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD resulted in occupational and social impairment, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and for a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to a TDIU rating for the evaluation period prior to October 25, 2020 due to pending development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and incomplete VA treatment records. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The issues of service connection for cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and residuals, and dilated cardiomyopathy secondary to viral myocarditis and congestive heart failure are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his acquired psychiatric disability has been dismissed as he opted to be considered under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).

The Board has determined that another VA examination is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of treatment records.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected left ankle disability. The claim for PTSD was not granted due to lack of a diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and earlier effective date claims have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has remanded the claims for depression and prostate condition due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's lay reports of in-service exposure are considered, along with updated treatment records and SSA records.

The Board has decided the case is not ready for final decision and remands it for additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, is rated at 70 percent. Increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity and left upper extremity are denied. Increased ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve) and left lower extremity (sciatic nerve) are granted.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and psychophysiological insomnia, but the case is remanded to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to his now service-connected mental health disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as well as a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability (including depressive disorder and other specified stressor disorder). The case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination regarding her heart disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder, finding that his current condition is not related to active service and more likely due to post-service drug and alcohol abuse.