Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The scar of the left femur was not found to meet criteria for a compensable rating, and his depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder prior to September 25, 2019 and in excess of 70 percent thereafter after that date were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, and personality disorder, are being evaluated in light of his service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination related to the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran claims his current psychiatric disorders are related to his military service, including physical abuse and knee problems.

The Veteran is granted service connection for an unspecified depressive disorder but denied service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and unspecified neurocognitive disorder was granted a rating of 50 percent prior to October 18, 2019. A higher rating is denied thereafter.,PTSD ratings were granted from October 18, 2019 onwards.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher. The TDIU claim prior to May 5, 2017 was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence being associated with the file and the need for a VA examination. The Veteran's service connection claim is pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including whether they are related to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety and depression, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the onset of these conditions occurred during his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines has been reopened, and the Board has granted a 70% rating for PTSD. The Veteran is also granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals, head injury and an acquired psychiatric disorder including PTSD, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizophrenia due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records from specific periods and providers. The Veteran's service connection claim will be reconsidered based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and tinnitus as secondary to a psychiatric disorder due to new evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder. The Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service stressors.

The Veteran's depression is granted as service connected, and a 60 percent rating for his skin condition is granted effective August 30, 2010. The issues of TDIU and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (Acne vulgaris, Major depressive disorder) do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is not service-connected, but the Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether his pre-existing psychiatric condition was aggravated by service.

The Board found that the appellant did not have verifiable military service for VA purposes, and therefore denied all claims of service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD. The Veteran's current right shoulder disability is also considered to be a direct result of his military service.,Service connection was granted for migraine headaches as the condition had onset during service and continued after separation.

The Veteran's service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious features, alcohol and cannabis use disorder and amphetamine use disorder is rated at 70 percent from June 14, 2018. A TDIU is granted from that date.