Depression Board decisions

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current psychiatric disability (to include anxiety, depression, or PTSD) during the appeal period and therefore denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD, finding that the Veteran withdrew her claim in October 2004 and thus the effective date is March 4, 2008.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and MDD have been reopened. However, the Board found insufficient evidence to support a finding of current disabilities or a causal relationship between service and these conditions.

The Veteran's initial disability rating for depression was denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and he is currently rated at 30 percent.

The Board denied an effective date prior to February 18, 2011 for service connection of PTSD with major depressive disorder due to the lack of a valid claim filed before that date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to service. The Board found that the Veteran did not have right ear hearing loss, hypertension, vision condition (due to refractive error), psychiatric condition, cervical spine condition, left shoulder condition, or right shoulder condition during his military service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for colon cancer, earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for diabetes mellitus type II and left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an earlier effective date for a 40% rating for bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn.,The claim for reopening of a previously denied claim of service connection for asthma has been granted. The claim for reopening of a previously denied claim of service connection for a psychiatric disorder has also been granted.,Service connection for hypertension has been granted.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities have rendered her unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading the Board to grant TDIU.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, with anxiety disorder, intermittent explosive disorder, and alcohol use disorder is granted a disability rating of 70 percent prior to May 8, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's in-service stressors and the need for further examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating for migraine headaches and related issues, as well as his TDIU claim. The Veteran needs to be provided with a VA examination to assess the severity of his migraine/tension headaches.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder was a contributory cause of his death from heart failure.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for his unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress and a TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence, including VA treatment records and Social Security Administration disability determination records. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders and his service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if there is a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent since December 27, 2004. The Board also granted a TDIU rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and a need for new evidence. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed again with a new VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including his mental health conditions and physical impairments.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a current VA examination to determine the severity of her left knee disability.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased rating for PTSD and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. A new VA examination is needed to assess his current psychiatric symptoms, including dementia, and their impact on employment.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for IBS, sleep apnea, PTSD, adjustment disorder with anxiety, depression, a right lower leg disability, and a lumbar spine disability are being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.