Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome is currently rated as 10 percent disabling prior to March 20, 2019 and as 30 percent disabling as of that date. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as Depression and PTSD) and sleep apnea are both remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of October 31, 2007 for the grant of a TDIU. The issues regarding an increased rating for a right great toe fracture and an earlier effective date remain pending and must be remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and agoraphobia were incurred in service. However, his right ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under VA regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a more reliable medical opinion regarding her claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of Generalized Anxiety Disorder was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a separate diagnosis and therefore, service connection cannot be established.,For his PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder, the Veteran received an increased rating to 70 percent effective January 31, 2014. He also received entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from that date.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder, resulting in the dismissal of this case.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back condition has been reopened and granted. The claim for service connection for a psychiatric condition (claimed as PTSD and major depression) was also granted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically unspecified depressive disorder, as it was less likely than not incurred during or due to active service and is not related to the Veteran's service-connected spine disability and radiculopathy.

The Veteran's lumbosacral degenerative disc disease with osteoarthritis, lumbosacral strain, and scoliosis are granted service connection. The respiratory disorder (asthma) and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, anxiety) claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of cold injury to the right and left upper and lower extremities, as well as lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression) has been granted.,Service connection is established for all claimed conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression disorder (MDD), should be remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its relationship to service.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), and sleep disorder have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's contentions that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, a psychiatric disorder (specifically persistent depressive disorder), and bilateral hearing loss due to potential issues with the examinations provided. The Veteran is required to undergo additional VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeals for all listed conditions as the Veteran withdrew her appeal through her attorney prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient evidence and need further examination. The issues include psychiatric, right knee, right foot, left foot, and sinus disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for major depressive disorder and sleep apnea with asthma due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder are granted as service-connected. The Veteran is also granted a total disability rating due to individual unemployability, and the case for bilateral hearing loss is remanded.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an adequate VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 30 percent from August 30, 2010 to February 14, 2014.,The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent from February 14, 2014 to May 21, 2019.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and headaches, did not render him unemployable prior to November 17, 2015.