Depression Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression and cognitive disorder) as there was no evidence to support that these conditions began during service or were related to in-service events.

The Board's October 18, 2018 decision is vacated due to error in finding that the Veteran did not meet the schedular rating requirements for a TDIU on a schedular basis. The case is remanded for further consideration of both schedular and extraschedular TDIU claims.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, chronic low back pain, and lumbar radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, precluded him from securing and following substantially gainful employment. The Board granted a TDIU from September 25, 2009, to March 31, 2011.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder, is related to his service.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder and PTSD, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen claims for service connection for migraine headaches, ulcer disease, acquired psychiatric disorder, dizziness and fainting spells, degenerative disc disease of lumbar spine, and osteoarthritis. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected status-post ruptured left anterior ethmoid with residual metal clip, epistaxis, sinusitis, headaches, and left nose and eyelid scar.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of any diagnosed mental health disabilities, including PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for his right shoulder condition and an increased evaluation of his left knee disabilities. The decision also granted a higher initial rating for his major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's coronary artery disease (ischemic heart disease) is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder) is granted as service-connected due to herbicide exposure.,The Veteran's vertigo is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for an acquired mental health disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, and a right ankle sprain have been dismissed due to the Appellant's withdrawal of her appeal.

The Board has restored the Veteran's 70% disability rating for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) effective from February 7, 2015. The evidence did not show material improvement in MDD under ordinary conditions of life and work.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence for service connection of psychiatric disabilities and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, specifically his anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The Veteran's depression, PTSD, and alcoholism have been granted a disability rating of 70 percent from July 14, 2006 forward.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression. The decision found that there was no evidence of a continuity of symptoms since service or that the conditions began in service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has remanded for further examination to determine if a higher rating or TDIU is warranted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination reports and need for clarification of additional psychiatric diagnoses related to service. The Veteran's claim is reopened on new evidence, but further evaluation is needed to determine if he meets the criteria for a current diagnosis of PTSD or other acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's initial rating of 100 percent for major depressive disorder and agoraphobia with panic attacks is granted prior to August 4, 2015. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's bilateral foot corns and callosities, headaches, arthritis (both knees), and major depressive disorder are all granted service connection. The Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities remain denied.