Depression Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of in-service evidence and a need for an additional etiology opinion. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder, is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further medical evaluation and opinion regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) because there was no evidence showing that his current depression is related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, major depression, and alcohol dependence render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions are being remanded for further examination and rating considerations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders and whether a superimposed disorder is related to service.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, due to a lack of evidence supporting the Veteran's claimed stressor. The Veteran was diagnosed with depressive symptoms during her active duty but these were found to be related to substance abuse rather than military service.

The Veteran's initial rating for major depressive disorder prior to April 9, 2012, is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's evaluation for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is remanded due to insufficient examination findings and lack of information regarding flare-ups and repeated use over time.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, was denied. Service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and tinnitus were granted. However, service connection for Gulf War syndrome, to include joint pain and chronic fatigue syndrome, was denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression due to inadequate VCAA notice, failure to provide a VA examination, and other procedural issues. The Veteran is entitled to additional time to submit lay evidence and VA will ensure proper notification and assistance.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete records. The Veteran's service connection claim for major depressive disorder is being reviewed again with additional development.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent prior to April 15, 2019. From that date forward, the rating remains at 70 percent but the appeal for a higher rating is remanded.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is rated at 40 percent. The TDIU claim for the period prior to October 11, 2013, and the depression and diabetic retinopathy claims are remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except the disability rating for PTSD with adjustment disorder and depression, which was dismissed due to withdrawal.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding a current diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran is requested to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine if they have an acquired psychiatric disorder during the appeal period.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea, and increased ratings for his neck and back disabilities. The issues include determining whether there is a link between the Veteran's military service and any diagnosed conditions, as well as assessing the severity of his current disabilities.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, including thyroidmegaly and mild thyroid nodules, is rated at 60 percent for the period beginning December 15, 2014 to June 7, 2018.,Secondary service connection was granted for a depressive disorder secondary to her service-connected hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at 50 percent since June 19, 2006. The appeal is mixed as some issues were granted and others denied.

The Veteran's appeals for tinnitus, major depressive disorder, diabetes, and bilateral hearing loss have been dismissed. The issue of service connection for tingling and stinging sensations in extremities has been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected major depression and tinnitus have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU).