Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus and sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or symptoms. The psychiatric disability, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder with psychotic features, was granted as it began during service and is related to her migraines.,A 50% rating for migraines has been granted effective December 2, 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's conditions and their relationship to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD, MDD, and alcohol dependence have not met the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent from April 1, 2010, to June 3, 2013.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD and anxiety, is dismissed because the issue has been granted in a January 2017 rating decision.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder. The claims of service connection for a back disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, a dental condition, and bilateral hearing loss are all remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development and medical opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of service connection for PTSD and hypertension is granted. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the Veteran's skin lesions and major depressive disorder. The rating for residuals of fibroid cysts remains denied.

The Board has granted service connection for alcohol dependence as secondary to service-connected PTSD, but the Veteran's liver disorder and depressive disorder are still under consideration. The initial rating claim for PTSD remains in appellate status.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his Major Depressive Disorder was denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher disability rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, particularly PTSD. Additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD was denied due to lack of a diagnosis. The rating for ischemic heart disease was restored from 10% to 30%, but the compensable ratings for other conditions were denied, and the Veteran's request for increased disability benefits for major depressive disorder and TDIU were also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including depression, is related to his active service or secondary to his service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to service and he is granted service connection for this condition. His bilateral hearing loss does not warrant an initial compensable rating, as the VA examination results correspond to a noncompensable evaluation. The Veteran's left leg restless leg syndrome is denied as there is no evidence of its development in service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep condition and an initial increased rating for major depressive disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, was incurred during military service. Service connection is granted.

The Board has decided that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD) and erectile dysfunction (as secondary to PTSD). The claims are being remanded due to incomplete verification of in-service stressors and the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, irritability, and anxiety, are related to his service. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder (chronic depression) but denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's current diagnosis of major depressive disorder is supported by evidence showing symptoms began during service and are linked to in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling appropriate examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran has multiple issues on appeal that require further examination and review.