Depression Board decisions

The Board has determined that the July 2015 rating decision properly severed service connection for a depressive disorder, and dismissed the claim of entitlement to an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for a depressive disorder.

The Veteran's initial increased rating for major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety and latent PTSD from February 20, 2013 to September 30, 2017 was denied as the evidence did not establish occupational and social impairment due to mild or transient symptoms.,The Veteran's increased rating for major depressive disorder with comorbid anxiety and latent PTSD from October 1, 2017 was also denied because her symptoms were not severe enough to warrant a 70% rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examination and records, as well as further adjudication of the service connection claim for epilepsy. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders are being evaluated in light of their onset during service or secondary to his epilepsy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bipolar disorder with depression has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for left ear hearing loss remains pending and is being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, finding that her current psychiatric disorders are not related to her military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70% disabling, but the claim for a higher rating is denied. The Veteran also received TDIU effective February 28, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of depression.,Service connection for the neck disorder was also denied, with the Board finding that the current condition is less likely related to his in-service back injury.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for depression and anxiety have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, is pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression with complaints of anxiety and memory loss, is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial 70% disability rating for major depressive disorder and PTSD is granted. The Board also finds that the Veteran’s hypertension, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected disabilities, requires further examination and analysis.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, finding that it is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection, TDIU, and rating for major depressive disorder due to incomplete records from the Social Security Administration and Holston Valley Medical Center.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD is reopened, and the appeal is granted.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected anxiety/depression, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's sleep apnea has been aggravated beyond natural progression by his service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder and PTSD, is granted. Service connection for basal cell carcinoma is also granted. An initial 100 percent disability rating for smoldering myeloma is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding whether sleep apnea is aggravated by the service-connected major depressive disorder. The Veteran's obesity, which may be related to her psychiatric disability, needs further evaluation.

The Board has granted the Appellant's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for the Veteran’s cause of death, and has remanded the case for further development.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, specifically depression, finding that there is no current diagnosis of such a condition and thus failing to meet the first requirement for service connection.