Depression Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as anxiety disorder. The decision also acknowledges the Veteran's depressive disorder but does not grant it due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder was found to not warrant an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent or a rating in excess of 70 percent from April 12, 2019. The Board determined that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened. The Veteran's low back disorder, sleep apnea, and pseudofolliculitis are all remanded for further development. A psychiatric disorder to include PTSD and depression is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor for PTSD. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine was granted. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 7, 2018 is remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with associated psychosis, social anxiety disorder, depression, and cognitive dysfunction, is found to be related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's pre-service psychiatric conditions and their progression during service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent disabling for PTSD with major depressive disorder was denied, and the claim for TDIU is now moot due to a concurrent grant of TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were dismissed due to the death of the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, gout, and a back condition are all granted. However, the claim for gout is denied as there is no evidence of current disability during the appeal period.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression, cocaine abuse, and alcohol abuse). The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or any related in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received since the February 2010 denial of the claim, allowing the reopening of the previously denied claim.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder with psychosis and anxiety disorder NOS, but the issues of cervical spine disability and bilateral neurological disability of the upper extremities are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for right foot bunion, sleep apnea, hypertension, heart condition, and depression/anxiety.,It was determined that the Veteran's current conditions do not meet the criteria for service connection as they did not begin during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the case to provide a new VA examination for an acquired psychiatric disorder, as the current opinion is insufficient to decide the claim on the merits.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and pain disorder, does not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent since March 20, 2007. The appeal for an increased rating has been denied.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and headaches have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals prior to a decision.,Service connection for depression and anxiety (claimed as drug treatment) has also been denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s current mental health conditions are not related to service.

An initial 40 percent rating for lumbar degenerative disc disease, bilateral lower lumbar facet osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease and lumbosacral strain myositis is granted effective February 10, 2005.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated as initially 30 percent disabling effective February 10, 2005. It is then increased to 70 percent effective March 20, 2007 and to 100 percent effective April 9, 2018.,Special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound level is granted effective November 1, 2005.,The Veteran's claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance (A&A) is remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.