Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression secondary to MST, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and compliance with the requirements of Gallegos v. Peake.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, depression, and residuals of STD due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The examiner is required to provide a new opinion on the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete records, including those from VA clinics not yet obtained. The claims are being returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current major depressive disorder is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinea versicolor, and thus grants service connection for a psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for an increased level of SMC based on the need for a higher level of aid and attendance prior to April 24, 2018 was denied as he did not meet the legal criteria for a full step increase under subsection (p) due to lack of additional single permanent disability independently ratable at 100 percent.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded both his claim for a higher rating and his TDIU claim due to worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The issue of service connection for PTSD (unspecified) remains unresolved.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and earlier effective dates for his acquired psychiatric disorder, low back disability, left ankle disability, and right eye disability are being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a mental condition, including PTSD, MDD and schizophrenia, was granted. The Board found that the evidence established a link between the Veteran's current diagnoses of depression and schizoaffective disorder, depressive type, and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, depressive type was received on January 17, 2013. The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date as the original claim was not received within one year of separation from service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression and anxiety is granted as service-connected. The TBI issue has been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board denied service connection for chronic headache disorder, chronic lumbar spine disorder, and depressive disorder due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or a link between the conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA psychiatric examination to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder, is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and an acquired psychiatric disability, other than PTSD, are both denied as there is no evidence to support a current diagnosis or a link between the conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any tinnitus and psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied service connection claims for depression and anxiety, right knee disability, right ankle disability, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and an acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD, depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder) is granted. The Board has remanded these issues due to the need for additional examinations or medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and earlier effective dates for left shoulder sprain, right shoulder sprain, and anxiety disorder with unspecified depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.