Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is at least as likely as not related to his active military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating of 50% from March 22, 2000, to May 18, 2004. The symptoms were noted as occasional decrease in work efficiency and intermittent periods of inability to perform occupational tasks.

The Board has remanded the case due to inability to verify PTSD stressors and lack of etiological opinions for major depressive disorder. A VA examination is needed to determine if any current psychiatric disorders are related to military service.

PTSD and MDD are currently rated at 70 percent, but the Veteran seeks a higher rating.,Obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, with no evidence of respiratory failure or tracheostomy.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, specifically Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. The examiner is requested to provide a detailed opinion on whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder and adjustment disorder, are found to have started during her service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is related to his active military service. The examiner will also assess whether any pre-existing condition was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

An initial 70 percent rating for PTSD and depression is granted prior to July 5, 2016.,An initial rating higher than 50 percent for PTSD and depression is denied from July 5, 2016. The Veteran's attorney did not cite to any evidence dated after 2013 in support of the claim for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and compensation are denied.,Remand is required to obtain Social Security Administration records, private medical records, and a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical records and a need for another VA examination. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new evidence and an updated evaluation.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent prior to October 9, 2014 and granted TDIU from December 13, 2010 to August 6, 2013 and from October 1, 2013 to October 9, 2014. SMC at the housebound rate is granted from November 20, 2012 to March 19, 2019.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back disability has been reopened and granted.,Service connection for depression as secondary to the service-connected low back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD, nervous condition, and depression have been granted a 70 percent disability rating as of March 25, 2019. The appeal for service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed PTSD and depression, including private treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's PTSD is found to be service-connected due to exposure to combat stressors during her military service, and the Board granted this claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression and anxiety, is related to her active duty service. Service connection for these conditions has been granted.