Depression Board decisions

The Board has found that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, affective disorder, depressive disorder, NOS, and anxiety disorder, is remanded due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The case must be returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the appellant was 'insane' at the time of his discharge from service, which could affect his eligibility for VA benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and GAD, is reopened. Service connection is granted for this condition as secondary to his service-connected pseudo-seizures. The lower back condition issue remains pending due to the need for a VA examiner's opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that there was no credible evidence to support the occurrence of a stressor related to military sexual trauma. The preponderance of the evidence did not verify any claimed in-service stressors.

The Veteran's PTSD, anxiety disorder (claimed as a conversion disorder), and chronic depression are all found to be related to his service-connected PTSD. Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine is also granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's depressive disorder, diagnosed as a personality disorder in service and now recognized as a depressive disorder, was incurred during active duty. The decision grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and other psychiatric disorders, finding that new evidence supports reopening of his previously denied claim. The Board also found that there is a reasonable possibility that the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to a lack of consideration of VA treatment records and their respective diagnoses in the April 2018 VA examination. The Veteran is required to undergo another psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's depression is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 20 percent since October 3, 2015.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as his claim for TDIU due to lack of evidence linking any diagnosed condition to service.

The Veteran's insomnia disorder with other specified depressive disorder has been granted an initial rating of 70 percent, effective February 27, 2018. The disability picture closely approximates the criteria for a 70 percent rating.

Your service connection claim for major depressive disorder has already been granted and you are receiving a 100% disability rating. The appeal is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with associated irritability and tension is rated at 70 percent, but no more. The appeal for increased SMC benefits based on housebound status or need for regular aid and attendance of another person is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left knee strain, effective date of service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, TBI, cognitive disorder and TBI headaches, and evaluation for PTSD, major depressive disorder, TBI, cognitive disorder and TBI headaches due to lack of clear and unmistakable error in the prior rating decisions.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for a psychiatric disability and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and MDD is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board will seek an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician regarding whether any diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran’s claimed military sexual trauma (MST).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the case is remanded to determine if his reported in-service stressors are verified and whether any diagnosed psychiatric conditions are related to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is manifested by no more than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Major Depressive Disorder was reopened and granted with a 30% evaluation effective May 29, 2009. The Board denied an earlier effective date.