Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for MDD, PTSD, and a right eye disorder have been granted. The claim for a spine disorder is remanded due to the need for an examination. Other service connection claims are also remanded.

The Board has granted a 100% disability rating for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) from January 10, 2017, finding that the Veteran's symptoms have approximated total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) and TDIU based on a single service-connected disability was denied as the evidence did not support finding that any of his service-connected disabilities, alone or in combination, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting evidence and need for further development. The claims include prostate cancer, hyperthyroidism, erectile dysfunction (secondary to prostate cancer), TBI, and depression.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for Pes Planus due to unresolved issues. The TDIU claim is also pending and will be addressed further.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw their appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including a new VA examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the issue of whether the character of discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA compensation benefits.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder with major depressive disorder has been dismissed as she withdrew her appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU. The issue of an increased evaluation for PTSD is also REMANDED.

The Board has dismissed all appeals as the Veteran withdrew his claims for service connection and ratings in excess of 20 percent, 30 percent, or compensable for various conditions. The RO granted service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has found that the Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder warrants a remand for additional development, including an examination to assess current severity of symptoms and obtaining VA treatment records. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricability from the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was reopened and granted. He is now receiving a 70 percent disability rating for his other specified trauma and stressor related disorder with unspecified depressive disorder.,His total disability rating based on unemployability remains pending as the case has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, GAD, depression, and/or unspecified anxiety disorder. The remand includes obtaining additional medical opinions and verifying in-service stressors.

The Board has denied service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, right fifth and fourth MCP disabilities, back disability, and tinnitus as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions manifested during service or are related to service.

Service connection is granted for Major Depressive Disorder with alcohol and substance use. The issue of a rating for the rash is remanded.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to March 1, 2008 due to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD, generalized anxiety disorder, and insomnia did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent prior to October 18, 2019.,Prior to August 7, 2020, the left ankle disorder did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. From August 7, 2020, it received a 20 percent rating based on marked limited motion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for low blood sugar, vision disorder, hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, numbness in the bilateral hands, and numbness in the bilateral legs, thighs, and feet due to outstanding evidence needed.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder is remanded. The Board also finds that the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU and grants this claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder with depression, anxiety, and sleep disorder, has been reopened. The case is remanded to obtain deck logs for USS Princeton and to provide a medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.