Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for Hodgkin's lymphoma and a psychiatric disorder were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria to reopen the claims. The Veteran's cause of death was attributed to cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, hypoxia, COPD, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, panic disorder and anxiety disorder is granted. The case is remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran has a separate upper back condition related to service, as well as whether he has diabetes mellitus type II or an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD and major depressive disorder) that is related to his active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and multiple knee disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since July 2013.

The Veteran's application to reopen a previously denied claim for service connection of left heel spur was granted. An initial rating of 50 percent for chronic adjustment disorder, with mixed anxiety and depression, is also granted prior to May 1, 2018.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including MDD and PTSD, hypertension, microscopic hematuria, and actinic keratosis are all granted as service connected. However, the issues of microscopic hematuria and actinic keratosis secondary to herbicide exposure remain pending.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative joint disease and a claim for service connection for depression are both remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are rated at 70 percent, effective May 4, 2010. The claim for an earlier effective date is denied.

Service connection is granted for a cervical strain disability and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, depressive disorder, anxiety, and mood disorder).,The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety. The VA is instructed to obtain all outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for a new examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of October 7, 2011, for the grant of service connection for PTSD and Adjustment Disorder with Depression. The Board found that no claim was received prior to this date.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for any acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including anxiety disorder and depressive disorder. The evidence supports a link between the current psychiatric disabilities and active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status has also been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including gout and low back condition, were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active service or exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's genital herpes is granted an initial 60 percent rating. The Veteran's dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia status post hysteroscopy with endometrial ablation is denied as not requiring treatment. Claims for service connection for depression and chronic pain disorder are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, back disability, and depression due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The case is being remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's tension headaches are found to be related to his service-connected tinnitus and anxiety disorders.,The Veteran's generalized anxiety disorder with panic disorder and major depressive disorder is found to be related to his service-connected tinnitus, left ankle injury, and anxiety disorders.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic features is granted as service connected. Her tension headaches and migraines are also granted as secondary to her major depressive disorder. The cases of tinnitus, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus type II are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's mild degenerative disc disease at L2-L3 and L3-L4 levels is granted as service-connected.,His left knee condition, right knee condition, and bilateral foot condition are denied as not related to his service.,His depression is granted as service-connected.,His sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,His headaches are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's tinea pedis (bilateral feet) and PFB (previously rated noncompensable) are granted with a 30% rating effective June 25, 2012.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, and depressive disorder are all found to be related to his active service.