Depression Board decisions

The Board granted an increased initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD, but denied a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition diagnosed as other specified trauma and stressor related disorder and major depressive disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder with generalized anxiety and somatic symptom disorder, and for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied an effective date prior to January 31, 2019, for service connection of PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Board granted a 100 percent rating for depressive disorder with major depressive like episodes and anxious distress, effective from October 21, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disability but denied increased ratings for headaches, right knee, and left knee disabilities.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for PTSD, TDIU, service connection for back pain, and an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder as the Veteran does not have a currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder related to his service.

The Board granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was aggravated by his military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted service connection for other specified trauma and stress related disorder, depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder with social phobia based on the evidence showing that these conditions originated during active service.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress, but remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and an initial compensable evaluation for migraine headaches.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability to obtain additional evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed in-service stressor and the etiology of his diagnosed conditions.

The Board denied service connection for a left ankle condition and remanded the issue of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include depression and PTSD.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to an incomplete record, specifically private medical records from Brunswick Hospital and Zucker Hillside Hospital.

The appeal is remanded to obtain an opinion as to whether it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC, given that he has been in need of personal care services for at least six continuous months based on an inability to perform certain ADLs.

The appeal seeking service connection for PTSD, depressive disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder was dismissed as a matter of law due to a claims processing error.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including a formal finding of unavailability of private medical records and scheduling VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.

The Board remands the case to provide the Veteran with notice concerning his right to a pre-decisional hearing.