Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's depressive disorder was rated at 30% prior to January 30, 2012 and granted a 70% rating effective January 30, 2012.,Service connection for sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension secondary to residuals of left knee injury with arthritis is remanded.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since June 20, 2017. This rating reflects the most severe impairment due to his condition.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred in or aggravated by military service. The claim was reopened based on new evidence, but the Board concluded that this did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a traumatic brain injury is denied as there are no current residuals associated with the claimed condition.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is remanded. The VA examiner will determine if these conditions had their onset in or are otherwise etiologically related to his period of active service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, depression disorder, and schizophrenia. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder), gastrointestinal disability (secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder), and erectile dysfunction (secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder) are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service or service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar and lower extremity conditions, necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. As a result, SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for a TDIU due to service-connected PTSD because the evidence did not show that the Veteran was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to September 16, 2008.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for major depression due to new and material evidence received since the last final denial. The case is remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder, depression and anxiety prior to September 1, 2015 was rated at 70 percent disabling. The Board found that the symptoms did not warrant a higher evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and need for further evaluation of the Veteran's lumbar spine strain, hip disability, knee disability, and depression. The claims for service connection are also referred to the RO.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating due to incomplete development of evidence, including a need for additional VA examinations. The Veteran is also required to provide authorization for any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has granted a TDIU based on his service-connected PTSD. The rating for PTSD remains unchanged.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic skin condition and hypertension have been reopened, but the underlying claims are denied.,Service connection is granted for PTSD with anxiety disorder and depression prior to September 1, 2017, at a rating of 70 percent. The claim remains pending as it was not fully resolved.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and need for further evaluation of the Veteran's psychiatric conditions, including PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder has been dismissed due to the appellant requesting withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's disability rating for residuals of a cerebral vascular accident is denied as his impairment does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. His right foot/ankle disability and cognitive impairments are rated separately.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disability, including diagnoses of major depressive disorder, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. The Veteran missed his first scheduled VA examination due to a fractured femur and an August 2019 VA examination due to inpatient treatment.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder with other specified stressor disorder and sleep disturbance is granted as incurred in combat service.