Depression Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and erectile dysfunction as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim of service connection for a back disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for PTSD and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability was dismissed as the Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal prior to the Board decision.

The Board has granted service connection for traumatic brain injury, migraine headaches, and major depressive disorder.,All three conditions were found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Board has denied the veteran's daughter's claim for VA benefits as a helpless child due to her inability to support herself before turning 18, citing evidence of physical and emotional limitations but not permanent incapacity.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected major depressive disorder was denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of a bilateral knee condition was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the nature of his acquired psychiatric disorders. The VA is required to attempt to corroborate the Veteran’s reported stressors, obtain Social Security Administration records, and schedule a psychiatric examination.

The Board has assigned an effective date of August 16, 1989 for the grant of service connection for PTSD with major depression and alcohol abuse. However, the TDIU claim is remanded as it is dependent on the evaluation of the acquired psychiatric disorder from August 16, 1989 to July 10, 2001.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder, depressive disorder, and PTSD. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The claim to reopen a previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) based on military sexual trauma (MST) and/or major depressive disorder is granted. The issue of service connection for PTSD based on MST and/or major depressive disorder is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for the cause of the Veteran’s death, including a VA medical opinion to address whether the service-connected back disability contributed substantially or materially to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's diagnoses of schizophrenia and major depressive disorder are considered, along with his reported history of a panic attack in boot camp. A VA addendum opinion is needed regarding whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran’s credibly reported episode of a panic attack during training.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for flat feet was reopened and granted. The Board also found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is etiologically related to his active service. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorders and her claims for PTSD. The case will be remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been reopened due to new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension remains pending as the Board has remanded this issue.,Service connection for depression is currently in a state of uncertainty, with the Board finding that reopening was warranted but not deciding on its merits.

The Board has denied service connection for a left shoulder disability and depression. The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, lung disability (claimed as asbestosis), and sleep apnea have been remanded.,Service connection is not granted for the Veteran's claimed conditions due to lack of evidence linking them to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent disabling, which reflects occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they did not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from August 3, 2009 to September 15, 2013. The TDIU is based on his PTSD and related psychiatric impairments.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for residuals of a head injury, memory loss, depression with insomnia, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The issues are being remanded for further review.