Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted and assigned an effective date of April 2, 2019. The Board dismissed the TDIU claim as there is no case or controversy remaining to be adjudicated.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding a stressor and for an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and generalized anxiety disorder with depression has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, effective May 3, 2019. The condition is characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction due to potential issues with the examination provided. The examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to military service or if they are caused by medications taken for a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's diabetes, diabetic nephropathy, major depressive disorder, and bilateral lower extremity neuropathy are all rated at the current levels. The Board has ordered remand to obtain updated medical records and examinations for these conditions.

The Board has vacated the portion of its April 10, 2019 decision that denied a higher initial evaluation for service-connected depressive disorder. The case is now remanded to allow for further review and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient reasons and bases in the previous decision. The appellant's PTSD claim is being reviewed again as new evidence suggests a possible diagnosis of PTSD, while his headaches claim is being reviewed in light of his TBI residuals.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder was granted. The claims for diverticulitis and bladder cancer were remanded.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder prior to May 18, 2015 and denied a higher rating. The case is remanded for further development regarding the Veteran's claim for TDIU.

The Board has dismissed all service connection claims due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for multiple sclerosis, PTSD, peripheral neuropathy, neurogenic bladder, and depressive disorder have been reopened. The new evidence supports the reopening of these claims.,Service connection has not been established for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, or sleep apnea.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his major depressive disorder (MDD) was granted, with an effective date of February 23, 2017. The MDD rating was increased to 50% in September 2017 and then to 100% on October 4, 2019.,Prior to October 4, 2019, the Veteran met the criteria for a TDIU based on his service-connected MDD. After October 4, 2019, when he was granted a 100% rating for MDD, the issue of entitlement to TDIU is moot.

The Veteran's claims for headaches and persistent depressive disorder are remanded due to inadequate opinions in the original VA examinations. The Board requests additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are secondary to his service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has granted entitlement to service connection for various conditions. The effective dates are not specified as they were not addressed in this decision.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depressive disorder with anxiety to include bipolar disorder. The claims for reopening of service connection for congestive heart failure and kidney failure have been granted due to new evidence submitted after the March 2015 denial. However, the Board has denied the secondary service connection claims as there is no established in-service event or injury for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and for additional medical opinions. The Veteran's service connection claims are not related to military service or noise exposure.

The Veteran's claim for recognition of J.H. III as the helpless child due to permanent incapacity for self-support prior to age 18 is being remanded because further development, including a VA medical opinion, is needed.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for updated VA medical records. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine if she currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and dismissed the appeals for depression, erectile dysfunction, sleep apnea, and migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, but the TDIU issue is remanded due to insufficient evidence of unemployability.