Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since March 19, 2019. The Board has granted a TDIU rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's PTSD, GAD, and MDD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating from June 28, 2015 to February 10, 2016.,From February 10, 2016 to March 25, 2019, the Veteran's PTSD, GAD, and MDD symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection of depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder due to his death.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically PTSD and Depressive Disorder. The case is now with the RO to obtain additional medical records and schedule a VA examination.

The Veteran's major depression with generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his bilateral foot condition, acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD), bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The VA is required to provide a VA examination and opinion in these cases.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to October 9, 2008 for the grant of a 50 percent rating for somatic disorder with tension headaches with PTSD and depressive disorder is denied. The Board also remanded two issues related to her service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's MDD and PTSD have been rated at 70% since May 29, 2018. The appeal is denied as the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than June 19, 2015 for service connection of Major Depressive Disorder, increased rating for Major Depressive Disorder, initial rating in excess of 10 percent for Fibromyalgia, and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for asthma, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disabilities (including PTSD and depression) due to a lack of recent VA examinations. The Veteran is required to provide updated treatment records and undergo VA examinations to assess these conditions.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for Type II Diabetes Mellitus, an acquired psychiatric condition (including PTSD and depression), and a heart condition. The claims are remanded for further development including VA examinations to determine the nature of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD claim is denied due to the lack of corroborated stressor. The acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, specifically depression, is granted as it was incurred during service.,Service connection for insomnia secondary to service-connected psychiatric disability (depression) is granted. Service connection for hypertension is remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, and the Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable error in previous decisions.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to July 30, 2009, for the award of service connection for PTSD, a generalized anxiety disorder, a major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse is denied. The issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, a generalized anxiety disorder, a major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse, and entitlement to a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service connected disabilities (TDIU) are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, and major depressive disorder, is granted. The claims for diabetes mellitus, type II, and heart disability are remanded due to the need for further development regarding potential herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment since July 25, 2013. The Board has remanded the case for consideration of an extra-schedular TDIU prior to that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder is denied due to lack of verified stressors and insufficient medical evidence linking the conditions to service. The claim for a temporary total evaluation due to treatment for PTSD is also denied as there is no established service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for a heart condition was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,Service connection for cold injury residuals and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities were denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for erectile dysfunction, depression, and prostate cancer were denied as there is no evidence of their onset during service or a link to service.,Service connection for hypertension was denied due to lack of evidence showing its onset during service.

The Veteran's Type II Diabetes Mellitus is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within a year after discharge.,Service connection for the growth on the back of his head is denied because there is no medical evidence showing it was present during service or at any time since then.,Service connection for depression is remanded due to inadequate examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other anxiety disorders, was denied as there is no evidence of a verified in-service stressor or DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD.