Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for depression, left shoulder disorder, left arm disorder, and cervical spine disorder were reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, service connection was denied as there is no current diagnosis or link between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease prior to June 17, 2015 was denied. The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder were granted a disability rating of 50 percent.

The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's preexisting schizoid personality disorder worsened during service, and if so, whether it is more likely than not related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information regarding the Veteran's income and expenses, which is necessary for determining her eligibility for nonservice-connected pension benefits. The AOJ must ensure all relevant income and expenses are accurately calculated.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and Social Security Administration (SSA) records. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also remanded due to an inadequate VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, and determined that these conditions are related to his active military service.

The Board has granted service connection for a psychiatric disorder, characterized as depression and anxiety with panic attacks, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms began in service.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as chronic adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression. The decision is based on a finding that there is at least an even balance of evidence regarding whether this condition is related to active military service.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a hiatal hernia due to medication, and remanded the cases of residuals of STD and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and depression).

The Board has denied an increased rating for hypertension and has remanded the claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus, heart condition, right and left leg deep vein thrombosis, glaucoma, lung condition, face numbness, and depression. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to outstanding treatment records and the need for medical opinions.

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

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for additional special monthly compensation (SMC).

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back pain, depression, anxiety disorder, and tinnitus, have prevented her from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment since March 23, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since March 11, 2020. A TDIU is granted effective that date.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including depressive disorder due to the need for further examination and consideration of new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed stressors and inadequate nexus opinions. The Veteran is required to provide more details about his service stressors, and a new examination with an opinion on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism has been rated at 100 percent since the onset of her condition, with symptoms including cold intolerance, muscular weakness, cardiovascular involvement (bradycardia), mental disturbance (depression and memory impairment), fatigue, and weight loss. The Board granted a higher rating based on these findings.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and for obtaining additional medical records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

The Veteran's child, J.Y.D.O., was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday due to her disabilities. The Board granted the recognition of J.Y.D.O. as a helpless child.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to support service connection for PTSD, but has found that the Veteran had other diagnosed conditions such as depression and insomnia. The claim is now pending with instructions for further review.