Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record. The symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a 100 percent disability rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence received after the initial denial, and requests further verification of in-service stressors. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination to determine if he currently suffers from an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further examination and development due to inadequate previous examinations, particularly regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, was granted service connection. Service connection for hypertension and residuals of a cerebral vascular accident were also granted, with the latter being secondary to service-connected hypertension.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in previous decisions and missing medical records. The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, other stressor disorder, and depressive disorder, are now under review.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is being remanded due to the pending nature of his other service-connected disability claims. The Board finds that his TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with his other claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's SSD benefits and requests for records from SSA.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a mental health condition and insufficient evidence linking any potential disorder to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left shoulder condition and depression are being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current major depressive disorder is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and a need for further development of his service connection claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate notification regarding alternative forms of evidence that may serve to corroborate the Veteran's account of military sexual trauma. The Veteran must be provided with a notification letter informing her of the information and evidence required to substantiate her claim, including evidence from sources other than service records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, are found to be related to his in-service experiences. Service connection is granted for these conditions. The Veteran's bilateral shin splints are denied as there is no evidence of aggravation beyond its natural progression during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.,Effective dates prior to February 28, 2014, are denied for the grant of service connection for left leg varicose veins, right leg varicose veins, and depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional research into his claimed incidents during active duty.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression with insomnia. Further development is needed to determine if any of the diagnosed conditions had their onset in service or are otherwise related to active duty.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and major depressive disorder) is denied as there is no evidence of its onset during service or within one year post-service, nor is it otherwise related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with previous remands and requests for records.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, and he is granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The dental condition claim was denied, while other claims remain pending.