Depression Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury. Service connection was not established for the psychiatric disorders as secondary to the lumbar spine disability.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder with anxiety, is granted. The claim for TDIU prior to January 25, 2017, is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim for the period prior to September 23, 2019 is remanded due to her now having a 100% schedular rating for Major Depressive Disorder. The TDIU claim for the period beginning September 23, 2019 is dismissed as moot.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating and effective date, as there is insufficient evidence to determine if earlier effective dates are warranted or if his current ratings are appropriate.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of a right hip disorder and psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and unspecified neurocognitive disorder. The decision is due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, which are not service-connected.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, as new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim. The Board finds that his current depressive disorder is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression, as secondary to a service-connected left shoulder disability, has been granted. However, the effective date remains pending due to the complexity of determining when the benefits should have started.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and depressive disorder, including whether his alleged traumatic experiences during service are sufficient for a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran will need to undergo another VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and depression, not otherwise specified, to include with secondary alcohol use disorder in remission prior to October 3, 2016, has not been manifested by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, particularly PTSD. A new VA examination is needed to clarify these diagnoses and determine their relationship to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, anxiety and depression. The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran’s current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, MDD, lumbar spine disability, and right lower extremity radiculopathy, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since January 6, 2011. Additionally, his loss of use of both feet due to his service-connected conditions is also recognized.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to the grant of service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder and a TDIU, which resolved the issues on appeal.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depression, was not shown in service or for many years thereafter and is not otherwise related to active duty service. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder without severe psychotic features was denied by the Board. The evidence demonstrated that his symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate examination and incomplete consideration of all acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings, service connection, and effective dates are being remanded due to procedural errors in the prior rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and somatic symptom disorder, as well as obstructive sleep apnea. The claims for a compensable rating for knee disabilities and service connection for nocturnal myoclonus secondary to OSA are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a bladder condition, depression and anxiety, and sprained right ankle are being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The VA will readjudicate these claims with consideration of the new evidence.