Depression Board decisions

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination. The Veteran's claims of service connection for depression, hemorrhoids, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are being reviewed.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70 percent rating from August 11, 2010 to December 3, 2013. A higher rating is denied since December 4, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other non-PTSD conditions such as adjustment disorder with depressed mood, depression, dysthymia, and unspecified insomnia. The claim is based on credible supporting evidence of a verified in-service stressor involving witnessing severe burn injuries.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as bipolar disorder. The case is remanded to determine if there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the current acquired psychiatric disorders pre-existed service or are related to military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left hand disability, back disability, and depression have been denied. The claim for service connection for headaches has been granted. Service connection for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with right orchiectomy remains noncompensable.,The Board found that new and material evidence had been presented to reopen claims for service connection for a left hand disability, back disability, and depression. However, the rating for the Veteran's erectile dysfunction associated with right orchiectomy remains unchanged.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional VA examination and clarification of the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations and consideration of new medical records, including SSA disability determination.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected persistent depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder was denied. The current evaluation of 30 percent is maintained.

The Board dismissed the appeal of the right shoulder disorder claim. The psychiatric disorders including PTSD, anxiety, and depression were reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. Service connection for major depressive disorder was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU due to new evidence received after the substantive appeal was filed, including VA examinations and translated documents. The claims will be reconsidered with a focus on the relationship between the Veteran’s nervous disorder (claimed as anxiety and depression) and his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of major depressive disorder is not related to his military service.

The Veteran died from asphyxiation due to hanging, secondary to cocaine use. The VA has determined that his death was not caused by or related to his service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence received from VA, which may affect the service connection for PTSD and related conditions. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered without requiring new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, has been denied as the evidence of record is insufficient to establish a link between his current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's seizure disability and major depressive disorder are granted. The Veteran is awarded a 70% rating for his major depressive disorder prior to July 15, 2015. He also receives TDIU benefits prior to that date.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional records and determine if new evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has ordered a remand to consider whether his condition warrants an increased rating.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is found to be related to his service in Vietnam, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete records and need for further examination.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, is granted as service connected due to the continuity of symptoms since his military service.