Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has resulted in total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100% disability rating.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU are remanded due to outstanding records and a need for another VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand arthritis and an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder with depression were denied. The Veteran was also denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability prior to November 25, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various acquired psychiatric disorders, including OCD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and a gambling disorder. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and the need for a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for a skin rash is granted. The Board has remanded the matter due to the need for a VA examination.,The Veteran's requests to reopen claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, hypertension, and ectropion are denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a specialized notice regarding the methods for substantiating a psychiatric claim related to a personal assault stressor and for obtaining a VA medical examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his headaches and psychiatric disorder, render him unable to maintain substantially gainful employment. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating of other specified depressive disorder associated with tinnitus and a TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue related to the Veteran's status and a need for clarification from his representative.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent from May 20, 2009. He also received a grant of TDIU effective May 20, 2009.

The Board denied the Veteran's request to reenter the VA vocational rehabilitation and employment program, finding that her service-connected disabilities did not worsen to the extent that she was precluded from performing work duties or that her previously rehabilitated occupation was unsuitable.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, as there was no credible evidence of military sexual trauma (MST) or other in-service stressors that could support a diagnosis of PTSD. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are not shown to be related to her military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic bronchitis due to insufficient competent medical evidence on file.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not supported by the evidence and have been denied. The issues of service connection for a right leg disability, PTSD, back disability, sleep apnea, and unspecified depressive disorder with unspecified schizophrenia remain in remand status due to insufficient medical opinions.

Service connection is granted for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome.,Service connection is also granted for major depressive disorder, but not as PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, depressive disorder, headaches, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic bronchitis. The appeal is remanded for a VA examination regarding the evaluation of the service-connected chronic bronchitis.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left shoulder tendonitis was denied, but her TDIU claim was granted. The Veteran is currently employed in part-time positions and at the state fair, but her service-connected disabilities have impacted her ability to perform work-related tasks.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder. The Veteran's bilateral leg/knee disorder is not service-connected.