Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression, is related to his service. Service connection for this condition has been granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The issues are related to secondary service connection based on aggravation of a pre-existing condition.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the staged ratings of his service-connected disabilities and the need for an extraschedular review.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for depression, entitlement to SMC by reason of being housebound, and TDIU prior to March 26, 2014 are remanded due to the need for additional development. The Board will refer his claim for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis to the Director of Compensation Service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status and need for aid and attendance due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and uncompleted tasks.

The Veteran's service connection claim for Major Depressive Disorder was granted. The skin condition claim is pending and requires further medical evaluation.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder is rated at a 70 percent rating from November 14, 2008 to November 19, 2019. The Veteran also received TDIU and DEA eligibility effective November 14, 2008.

The Board has found that there are issues regarding direct service connection and aggravation for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and major depressive disorder. These issues have been remanded to the AOJ for further development.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder were denied, but her claim for TDIU was granted as of October 30, 2017.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxiety resulted in considerable social and industrial impairment, resulting in a grant of an initial rating of 50 percent prior to February 15, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder was denied. The Veteran is granted TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate due to his service-connected MDD.

The Veteran's appeals for higher initial ratings for PTSD with major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder with TBI, as well as post-concussion headaches, have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU, as well as service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, an intestinal disorder, hemorrhoids, a gastroesophageal disorder, and erectile dysfunction due to in-service events or disorders.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 70 percent, effective August 21, 2020. The Board also granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including an increase evaluation for right knee disability and a TDIU prior to February 15, 2017.

The Veteran's PTSD, MDD, and alcohol dependence have been rated at 70 percent since October 14, 2019. This rating is granted as the disability results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with depressive disorder and cocaine use disorder was received on October 31, 2007. The appeal is denied as there are no earlier effective dates granted.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU due to service-connected disability was not filed prior to October 31, 2007. The appeal is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a nervous condition and depression, claimed as due to military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board has granted the Veteran's appeal for service connection for schizophrenia and depression, finding that his character of discharge did not bar VA benefits. The Board also found that he was insane at the time of the in-service offenses leading to his discharge.