Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for ischemic heart disease was denied prior to June 12, 2013 and granted from that date.,Service connection for depression as secondary to ischemic heart disease was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and incomplete records, requiring a new VA examination and additional development of evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including a substance-induced mood disorder and depressive disorder, as well as secondary service connection to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support direct or secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include a depressive disorder and adjustment disorder. The issue of service connection for a right foot condition is remanded.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded for a new examination to determine if an increased rating is warranted.

The Veteran's death was not caused by a service-connected condition, and the Board found no evidence of negligence or fault on VA's part in treating VRE.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is rated at 70 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. The Board also granted a TDIU based on his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, specifically PTSD and anxiety/depression.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected PTSD was denied. The effective date of the grant of a 70 percent rating for PTSD is denied as it is not factually ascertainable that an increase in disability due to depressive disorder occurred prior to August 31, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered after a comprehensive examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including as secondary to his service-connected gastroesophageal reflux disease with intestinal obstruction and gangrenous small bowel appendectomy associated with abdominal incision scars with keloid formation and incisional hernia of abdominal wall. The remand is due to the need for additional evidence and examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with depression and anxiety, has been rated at 70 percent since January 25, 2015.,Effective January 25, 2015, the Veteran is also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously claimed as PTSD, anxiety disorder, and/or major depressive disorder is granted. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical records and conduct a VA examination.

The Veteran's depression disability is found to be at least as likely as not related to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased rating for his conditions were denied. The Veteran was granted TDIU.

The Veteran's service connection claims for Major Depressive Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary for the following reasons: (1) A more contemporaneous examination of the service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder NOS is warranted; (2) The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for erectile dysfunction associated with diabetes mellitus, type II requires additional VA examination to assess the current nature and extent of this service-connected disability; (3) The Veteran’s claims for service connection for left knee and right knee disabilities require obtaining relevant private treatment records and a VA examination to determine if these disabilities are related to service; (4) A remand is also necessary for determining the current severity of his service-connected PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and any other nonservice-connected disabilities, as well as whether he meets the requirement for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to additional evidence being added to the record. The appellant is requested to waive his right for review by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete development and need for a new opinion considering the Veteran's lay statements about in-service trauma.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (previously denied as schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder) is granted. Service connection is also granted for the acquired psychiatric disability, which includes PTSD, depression, and schizoaffective disorder.