Depression Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for headaches, TBI, and depression due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.,Service records did not show any head injury or concussion on May 14, 2011, when the Veteran sustained a tibia fracture. The Board found that the Veteran's statements regarding his headaches and TBI onset were inconsistent.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss is granted service connection, and a separate 10 percent rating for residuals of his right knee meniscectomy is granted. The Veteran's claim for higher ratings on his right knee patellofemoral syndrome remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for depression and OSA, but the TDIU claim is remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the rating decisions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions. The issues include hypertension, liver disability, gastroenteritis, gout, arthralgia, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted a TDIU effective February 1, 2013. The case is remanded for additional evidence regarding marginal employment between December 21, 2011 and June 4, 2012.

The Veteran's asthma and chronic migraine headaches have been granted service connection. The right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain, lumbar-sacral strain, and right knee patella-femoral syndrome issues are remanded for further examination and rating determinations. The major depressive disorder issue has been fully resolved with a grant of higher ratings.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date of December 28, 1993, for service connection of major depressive disorder and PTSD is granted. The appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for the acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective February 23, 2017.,The Veteran is also granted TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as eating disorder, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder) due to incomplete development of evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and an acquired psychiatric disability (anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) due to insufficient competent medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his service-connected depressive disorder has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Board has restored a 70 percent rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, effective July 14, 2015. The evidence does not support improvement in the Veteran's condition at that time.

The Board has combined and expanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression to include any acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim is remanded due to new evidence received in July 2014, allowing a VA examination and updated treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claims for hearing loss of the right ear, an acquired psychiatric disability (claimed as major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and PTSD), and low back disability are all granted. However, a rating in excess of 10 percent is denied for his low back disability.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include bipolar disorder due to lack of evidence linking his current psychiatric conditions to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and secondary conditions. The appeal is remanded to determine if the Veteran's headaches are related to his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for an increased initial rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), due to a lack of complete medical records and the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, was granted. Her rating for degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine was restored to 40 percent effective September 24, 2013, after a reduction from 40 percent in July 2018. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and MDD has been granted, with the PTSD being related to in-service stressors. The claim was reopened due to new evidence provided since the previous denial.

The Veteran's PTSD with symptoms of depression and anxiety is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his condition. Additionally, the TDIU claim is also being remanded due to lack of updated VA treatment records and insufficient work history information.