Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 30 percent for unspecified depressive disorder prior to November 3, 2015 is remanded due to incomplete treatment records. The issue of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is also remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of the depression claim.

The Veteran's depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood. A 70 percent evaluation is granted for the period prior to January 10, 2014.,Beginning April 2014, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded substantially gainful employment. TDIU is granted effective April 2014.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for further examination regarding psychiatric disorders.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as PTSD with depression and anxiety, due to lack of a valid diagnosis. The Veteran's right knee condition was remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for coronary artery disease, type II diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to allow for further development.

The Veteran's death was not due to willful misconduct, but the cause of death (cardiac arrest) is related to his service-connected conditions. The Board finds that a medical opinion is needed to determine if PTSD caused or aggravated alcoholism/alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, and alcohol abuse was granted a 70% disability evaluation for the period prior to June 11, 2007.,Entitlement to TDIU was granted effective from August 3, 2006.

Your claims for increased PTSD, erectile dysfunction rating, and TDIU are being remanded to review additional medical evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for depression, weight loss, sleep problems, and difficulty adapting to social situations was dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, due to military sexual trauma. The evidence now shows that her PTSD and other mental health conditions are more likely a direct result of her in-service MST.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received after a previous SSOC. The Veteran is diagnosed with an acquired psychiatric disability including PTSD, Adjustment Disorder and a depressive disorder, and a skin disability possibly related to herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and earlier effective date due to outstanding medical records. The Veteran's SSA records, VA treatment records, and private treatment records are needed.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to discrepancies in diagnoses and need for clarification from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and her service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected depression is found to have substantially contributed to his death, which was caused by sepsis and leukemia. Therefore, the cause of death is deemed service connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for major depression and headaches, as well as inadequate evaluations of her radiculopathy and DDD.

The Veteran's reduction of the rating for post-concussion cephalgia (headaches) from 10 percent to 0 percent was not proper, and his rating is restored. The claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and evaluation in excess of 10 percent for post-concussion cephalgia are remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and bilateral hearing loss disability due to new and material evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and PTSD are granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional information and examination regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disorders, including PTSD.