Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Hepatitis C was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety and depression) was also denied.

The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea secondary to his service-connected PTSD and MDD is granted. The effective date of the grant of service connection for PTSD and MDD is denied as it is earlier than April 30, 2014. An initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and MDD remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depressive disorder, began during his military service and is caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and examination, including obtaining medical records from SSA and conducting a psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for a major depressive disorder, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether it arose from active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, and recurrent headaches. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder for the purpose of establishing eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, and recurrent headaches. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder for the purpose of establishing eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, hypertension, and recurrent headaches. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder for the purpose of establishing eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as moot due to the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as there was no evidence of a hearing loss disability during or after service.,There is insufficient evidence to establish that the Veteran's hypertension, GERD, ED, insomnia, and depression are related to his military service.,The Veteran did not have any complaints, treatment, or diagnosis for these conditions in service. There is also no evidence linking them to his active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and providing a VA examination to assess his major depressive disorder. The appeal is not about service connection at all.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded due to the need for an appropriate medical examination.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a 70 percent disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his persistent depressive disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is rated at 70 percent, but no more, effective from the date of this decision.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to sleep apnea and depression are inadequate, and thus remands for further examination and medical opinions are necessary.

The Board has determined that further assistance is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, are found to be related to service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and requests further development including a new psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, led to total occupational and social impairment from May 26, 2006 to August 13, 2013. The Board granted a 100% rating for this period.