Depression Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be considered and the claims are being remanded for further action.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including anxiety disorder NOS, depressive disorder NOS, PTSD, and MDD, is found to be as likely as not attributable to an in-service military sexual trauma (MST) incident. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and additional VA treatment records, as well as the need to evaluate the severity of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal regarding a 50 percent rating for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and depression was denied as there is no competent, probative evidence establishing a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder that had its onset during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to outstanding VA treatment records, need for VA examinations, and clarification of employment status.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD and MDD. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if he has these conditions and whether they are related to his service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder prior to October 18, 2018 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 70 percent.,The Veteran was granted a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities since April 30, 2017. The issue remains in appellate status for the period prior to this date.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased rating of PTSD with depression, so the Board has dismissed this case.

The Board has found that additional development is needed regarding the Veteran's employment status and the impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability. The case is being remanded for further clarification.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and unspecified depressive disorder and mild neurocognitive disorder due to lack of a current diagnosis of PTSD in accordance with DSM-5 criteria. The Veteran's other psychiatric conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches and depression, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.,For migraine headaches, the Board found no nexus to service. For depression, it was determined that while there is a relationship with migraine headaches, as there is no other service-connected condition, secondary service connection cannot be granted.

The Veteran's MDD was initially evaluated at 50 percent from August 10, 2010 to December 3, 2018. From December 4, 2018 onwards, his MDD is rated as 100 percent disabling.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder was evaluated at a 30 percent rating prior to July 6, 2010. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has previously remanded this claim multiple times and is now remanding again due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's diagnoses and their relation to service. The appeal must be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's initial claim for PTSD was granted in March 2015, with a 30% rating effective May 1, 2002.,In March 2015, the Veteran was found to have occupational and social impairment due to PTSD symptoms.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted as service-connected.,PTSD, insomnia, and fatigue are denied as not being service-connected.

The claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder as secondary to the Veteran's right knee disability.,Service connection for migraine headaches is also granted as secondary to the now service-connected depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of major depressive disorder was denied, and his initial rating for the acquired psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) was also denied. The Board granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.