Depression Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, anxiety and depression due to a lack of SPRs and inadequate VA medical opinions. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically anxiety and depression. The claim will be reconsidered with a new examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, hypertension, depression, neuropathy of lower extremities, and neuropathy of upper extremities. The evidence does not support a finding of exposure to herbicides or other potential causative factors.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating greater than 70 percent prior to May 19, 2015, for her service-connected PTSD is dismissed as moot because she has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the entire period.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disabilities, as well as her request for an increased rating for a back disability, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxiety is currently rated at 70 percent, but the symptoms do not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's sleep disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate Recurrent with Anxious Distress and PTSD. The claims for CFS, hair loss, headaches, and skin disability are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an additional acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a current diagnosis of such a condition and concluding that any symptoms are related to his already service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a parasitic infection, an increased rating for major depressive disorder, and TDIU have all been denied due to her failure to appear at scheduled VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including other specified trauma- and stressor-related disorder (OTSD), recurrent major depressive disorder with anxious distress (MDD), and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military stress in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a lack of proper notification and scheduling of VA examinations. The Veteran is required to report for scheduled examinations or face potential denial of his claims.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Major depressive disorder, and Alcohol or other substance use disorder as there is no evidence to support these conditions were incurred in service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is rated at 70 percent since September 7, 2016. A TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations or evidence.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations for sinus issues, prostate issues, sleep apnea, acid reflux condition, acquired psychiatric disability (depression and/or anxiety), and gout.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA opinion regarding the Veteran's PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress are rated at a higher 70 percent for the initial period from February 22, 2008 to May 3, 2010. From May 4, 2010 onwards, an even higher 100 percent rating is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include right knee, left knee, left ankle, psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD), and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including diabetes and related complications.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's death, specifically his psychiatric condition. The appellant contends that the Veteran suffered from major depression, anxiety, and PTSD during service which contributed to his death.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including obtaining outstanding records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, entitlement to a temporary total disability rating for PTSD, service connection for hepatitis C, and service connection for GERD are being remanded.