Depression Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to new information suggesting that the Veteran's PTSD may be related to his tinnitus, a service-connected condition. The case will need further examination and development.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder have been rated at 70 percent since November 10, 2008. The TDIU rating is granted effective July 21, 2015. Both issues are being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression with alcohol and cannabis dependence, has been denied as there is no current diagnosis of such a condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depressive disorder, finding that the additional evidence received since her initial denial supports a grant of benefits.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, variably diagnosed as PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The decision is based on evidence showing that his current psychiatric conditions are related to events he experienced during his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, a depressive disorder, and an other specified depressive disorder and other trauma-and-stressor-related disorder due to MST. The decision is based on the Veteran's reported military sexual assault during service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for PTSD and major depression, as well as for an earlier effective date for the grant of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU), have been dismissed due to the Veteran requesting Higher-Level Review.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and personality disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate explanation of the November 2018 VA opinion and because the Veteran submitted a private opinion indicating he has PTSD from his military service. The AOJ must attempt to verify the Veteran's claimed stressors, send the claims file for an addendum opinion, and ensure all development actions are completed.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The evidence is at least in equipoise that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his reported in-service stressor event.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is granted service connection. His right ear hearing loss is also granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressors for PTSD. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD remains pending.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for a psychiatric condition, including Major Depressive Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder, as well as varicose veins of the bilateral lower extremities. The claims are being returned to the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including schizophrenia, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his active service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, is now service-connected.

The Veteran's service-connected right foot disability is found to be the proximate cause of his depressive disorder, and thus he has been granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD and that his major depressive disorder was not related to military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses from February 15 to February 20, 2013, at Orange Park Medical Center is remanded due to a lack of timely filing and missing records. The matter will be reconsidered based on the applicable provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1728 and 38 C.F.R. §§ 17.120-32.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU rating is granted, and the appeals for earlier effective date for an increased rating for bilateral cataracts and residuals of a right eye detached retina are dismissed. The appeal for an increased rating for service-connected an eye condition (to include bilateral cataracts with detached retina, right eye) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, has been reopened. The Board found that the evidence supports a finding of service connection for both conditions due to their relationship with his service-connected traumatic brain injury (TBI).