Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD with MDD has been granted a 100% disability rating throughout the period on appeal. The Board also remanded for further development regarding separate ratings for TBI and right ankle disabilities.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected conditions. His right ankle disability has been increased to a 20% rating, and the initial compensable rating for his right ankle scars is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left ankle disability, depression (secondary to service-connected tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, and residuals of healed fracture), and his current left fourth metacarpal phalangeal disability have been remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected depression and chronic pain conditions, which he uses opioid medications for. The Board granted the claim as it found that the Veteran's use of these medications caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to further development being necessary, including obtaining STRs and private medical records. The appeals are now pending again.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, right elbow disorder, vertigo, and hypertension. The decision is based on a finding that there was no evidence of these conditions during active service or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are found to be related to his military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hyperlipidemia is denied. The previously denied psychiatric disorder claim is reopened, and the Veteran is granted service connection for MDD as secondary to his service-connected erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's migraines and vertigo are granted as service-connected.,Effective dates for the grants of service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease are denied.,Service connection is granted for a left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder. Effective dates for these conditions are not granted as the Veteran did not file claims prior to July 7, 2014.,The Veteran's hypertension, anxiety, and depression are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and for a new VA examination under the DSM-IV criteria.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for IBS, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, PTSD, and anxiety and depression. The claims are being remanded to obtain necessary medical records and to schedule VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and major depressive disorder, as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity peroneal nerve palsy. The rating of 10 percent for this condition is restored.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that it is related to the Veteran's active duty. The issue of TDIU has been remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim of service connection for depression. The claims for a low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection due to lack of new and material evidence. The appeal is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD with MDD and alcohol abuse was denied, as the disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The issue of TDIU due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issue of entitlement to service connection for depression due to new and material evidence submitted by the Veteran. The claim is now reopened, but a VA examination is needed to determine if the depression is related to service.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted. However, the claim for secondary service connection of alcohol use disorder and depression to photophobia disability is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of Major Depressive Disorder was granted, but the appeal regarding his prostate cancer evaluation is being remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service connected due to the balance of positive and negative evidence being in equipoise.