Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals regarding his right shoulder, low back, left foot, and major depressive disorder claims have been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and an unresolved in-service stressor claim. The Veteran's claims for PTSD and Depression are being reviewed.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder were caused by chronic pain associated with his service-connected bilateral knee and right wrist disorders, and the Board granted service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient information on the relationship between his current condition and service. Additional evidence must be obtained and a VA examination conducted.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied in March 2015, but granted with an effective date of August 24, 2016. The Board found that the symptoms warranting a 70% rating were not present prior to this date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for entitlement to an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and adjustment disorder, as secondary to service-connected disability. The case is now pending for a VA examination and opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran’s acquired psychiatric disorder(s) and whether it was caused or aggravated by his ulcerated colitis, Crohn's disease, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and bilateral arm disabilities are found to be the primary cause of his current depression. The claim for service connection for depression is granted.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The examiner is asked to address various aspects such as whether any pre-existing psychiatric disorder existed prior to service, if current disorders are related to service or personality disorders, and whether any substance abuse disorder is proximately due to or aggravated by the psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary to his right shoulder disability has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains under review.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder, secondary to his right shoulder disability has been granted. The issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder remains under review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, insomnia, and anxiety, are at least as likely as not related to his in-service stressors. Therefore, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was submitted within one year of the original September 2010 rating decision, thus the claim is not final. The Veteran's service records do not show any psychiatric symptoms during service, but he was diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and anxiety after service. Further examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a lack of contemporaneous medical records. The Veteran is required to undergo another VA psychiatric examination by an appropriate medical professional.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, and a psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD, depression, insomnia, anxiety, nightmares) as the evidence did not show an in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for depression. The appeal is granted to this extent only, and the claims of service connection for low back disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including intermittent explosive disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorder and depression) are remanded.

The appeal for service connection for emphysema is dismissed.,Service connection for a disability of the bilateral legs is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for a lumbosacral strain (claimed as back condition) and depression, secondary to a low back condition are remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for a disability of the bilateral feet, secondary to a low back condition is remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for a thoracic aortic aneurysm is remanded.

Service connection for lumbar spondylosis is granted. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea and major depressive disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to determine if the Veteran's claimed stressor relates to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity and whether his diagnosed psychiatric disorders are related to service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's requests to reopen his claims for service connection for left knee disability, back disability, and depressive disorder. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hyperlipidemia was denied as there is no evidence of a disability.,Effective dates for left hip, hand, and psychiatric disabilities were denied prior to the date of claims or when entitlement arose.