Depression Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from a Vet Center, and an addendum opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's acquired psychological disorders.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection for PTSD has been granted. The Board also remanded the case for a VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any currently-diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically major depressive disorder, has been rated at a 70 percent rating since March 7, 2016. The Board found that the criteria for a higher rating were met as of July 12, 2010, but not earlier, and granted an increased rating to 70 percent.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than September 18, 2018 for PTSD with depression and anxiety, and for a higher rating for CAD. The case is remanded to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected heart disability.

The Board has granted service connection for small lymphocytic leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, major depressive and panic disorder as secondary to these conditions, and a neurogenic bladder disability as secondary to these conditions. The TDIU claim is remanded pending the RO's implementation of the awards.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation due to inconsistencies in previous opinions regarding the severity of the Veteran's PTSD and depression with alcohol dependency, including its impact on social and occupational functioning.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The Veteran's claims are based on in-service stressors and current diagnoses of various mental health conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder. The case is remanded to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his active duty service or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and are not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.,The Veteran’s tinnitus was not shown as chronic in service, did not manifest to a compensable degree within the applicable presumptive period, and is not otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's subjective reports of onset were inconsistent with his contemporaneous treatment records.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of psychiatric disability (including PTSD, MST, substance and alcohol abuse, schizophrenia, and depression) that began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus, sciatica of the bilateral lower extremities, anxiety and depression, and low back disability. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a right arm condition is denied.,The Veteran's current conditions are found to be related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, right ankle strain, and right elbow degenerative arthritis are all granted service connection. The decision is based on the current disability, in-service injury or disease, and a nexus between them.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, to service. The Veteran is requested to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all claims as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder with unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder. The issues of service connection for residuals of a healed right great toe fracture and a right knee disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and trichotillomania, is currently rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board denied a higher evaluation as the evidence does not support total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder has been granted. The decision also includes the reopening of claims for heart disease, hypertension, left foot disability, right foot disability, and neck disability.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD due to military sexual trauma (MST), and other trauma and stressor related disorder with depressive features. The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service rape being a contributing factor to her current mental health condition.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's medical history and need for further examination. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and migraine headaches are being reviewed.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as well as shortness of breath (asthma), finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted a rating of 70 percent for the Veteran's psychiatric disability as of January 8, 2019. The Veteran previously had a 50 percent rating prior to that date. The decision is based on the severity and frequency of symptoms such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, memory loss, and difficulty in establishing effective work and social relationships.