Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar calluses of the left and right feet, hemorrhoids, and a psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression) have been denied as there is no current evidence of these conditions during or within one year after his military service.

The claim of service connection for PTSD has been reopened, and the appeal is remanded to obtain a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression due to unclear stressor verification and need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder was not productive of unemployability from October 20, 2003 through May 26, 2008. The appeal is remanded for consideration of a TDIU on an extraschedular basis during the period from May 27, 2008 to January 15, 2015.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including whether he currently has a mental disorder. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also pending and will be considered in conjunction with the initial rating assigned for the Veteran’s service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder are granted. The claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder, should be remanded due to inadequate examination findings.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection of left hip osteoarthritis as it was granted in a previous rating decision. The issue of secondary service connection for anxiety, depression, and PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bursitis of the right hip, left hip, sacroiliitis (low back condition), and major depressive disorder have been reopened. Service connection is granted for these conditions.,Service connection remains denied for gastritis, cervical strain secondary to patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee, and left shoulder impingement and arthritis (left shoulder condition).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to incomplete compliance with previous remand directives. The claim for service connection is being remanded for an addendum opinion regarding whether his depression was aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, while the TDIU claim remains deferred.

The Board denied service connection for a bilateral foot condition, major depressive disorder, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's pre-existing foot conditions are not considered to have been aggravated by his military service, and the Veteran does not meet the criteria for service connection due to secondary effects of his peptic ulcer disease.,Service connection was also denied for depression as it is not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability. The Board found that sleep apnea did not have its onset in service and is not related to any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically depressive disorder, not otherwise specified (NOS), to include a determination on whether it is at least as likely as not that this condition was aggravated by a service-connected low back disability. The case will be further developed and reviewed with additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD and related conditions, as well as his post-traumatic headaches, are being remanded for additional development to obtain updated VA treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at a non-initial evaluation of 70 percent, effective from the date of this decision.,Service connection for migraines has been granted as secondary to her service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's conditions, specifically visual impairment, hearing loss, tinnitus, and psychiatric disorders. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain or maintain a substantially gainful occupation, meeting the criteria for TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, as she has the necessary education and experience for a sedentary job.

The Veteran's left foot sprain with calcaneal spur is granted an increased rating of 20 percent, effective October 30, 2017.,A separate rating of 10 percent for limitation of motion of the left ankle associated with a left foot sprain and calcaneal spur is granted from October 30, 2017.

The Veteran's anxiety and depression disorder is rated at 70 percent from March 9, 2007 to June 13, 2013. The claim for a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.