Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches was denied. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, was granted. Service connection for PTSD was denied. Other claims were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder (MDD), is being remanded due to the need for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his current MDD.

The Veteran's right inguinal hernia is rated at 10 percent, and his depressive disorder renders him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder) but denied service connection for a liver condition (claimed as Hepatitis C and alcoholic liver).

The Board denied service connection for a right knee disability and found that the Veteran was not entitled to TDIU from November 3, 2016 to October 16, 2018 due to her major depressive disorder. The issue of TDIU from October 16, 2018 onward is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depressive disorders, as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the compensable rating for residuals of cellulitis other than scars. The service connection claim for a psychiatric disorder is denied as it is not proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected cellulitis scars.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete development in the previous remands.

The Veteran's mental health condition, including PTSD, MDD, and Panic Disorder, has resulted in total occupational and social impairment since June 10, 2013. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for these conditions effective October 30, 2019. Additionally, the Veteran was granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding service connection for the cause of death. The Appellant's representative is advised to obtain a medical opinion if they so desire.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected conditions, specifically rhinitis and PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and depression, are related to his military service.

The appeal for a TDIU is dismissed due to the Veteran's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate this matter as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder is granted a 70 percent rating prior to April 4, 2017, reflecting significant impairment in most areas of functioning.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including cervical spine disability, right and left hip disabilities, left wrist and elbow disabilities, psychiatric disability, sleep disability, and gastrointestinal disability. The effective dates for service connection are also being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand several claims for additional development due to the addition of VA treatment records and the need for updated examinations.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for TBI with audio and visual hallucinations and depression is denied. A separate noncompensable rating for migraine headaches is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for his lumbar spine disability and left lower extremity sciatica.,It is unclear when the increase in severity of these conditions occurred, as the evidence does not provide a clear timeline.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability and right and left foot disorders, back disorder, heart disorder, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) are all remanded for further development.,The Veteran has not provided sufficient evidence to establish a current disability for VA purposes for bilateral hearing loss. The Board finds the examination adequate as there is no evidence of a current disability for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression, finding that it is related to his active military service.