Depression Board decisions

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active service.

The Board granted service connection for GERD, unspecified depressive disorder, diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. It also granted ratings of 50%, 20%, and 20% for lumbar strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy respectively, as well as TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for right shin splints, unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress (claimed as depression), and PTSD due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.

The Board remands the claims for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder and service connection for migraine headaches due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for the Veteran's disabilities and ancillary compensation benefits, finding that August 8, 2023, was correctly assigned as the effective date.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, general anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, based on the Veteran's in-service stressor event during the Gulf War.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected bipolar disorder for the period on appeal from November 7, 1996, to March 4, 2005.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for TBI with dizziness, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and insomnia.

The Board granted a 50 percent initial disability rating for adjustment disorder, with anxiety and depressed mood from December 6, 2023, but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and depression.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, to schedule a VA examination.

The appeal for service connection for tinnitus, depression, mitral valve prolapse, and shortness of breath was dismissed due to claims processing errors. The claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) on a direct basis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include insomnia, for further development of evidence and a more thorough medical opinion.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection of various conditions, including vertigo, knee disabilities, radiculopathies, PTSD, shin splints, depression, GERD, and IBS.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss disability but granted service connection for anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, lumbar spine disability (pain with functional loss), OSA, and essential tremors.,Service connection was granted for the Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders due to traumatic experiences during active service.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder, finding that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for post-traumatic stress disorder to provide her with another opportunity to attend a new VA mental health examination.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but granted service connection for tinnitus.

The Board granted ratings of 10 percent for allergic rhinitis, 30 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) right upper extremity, and 30 percent for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while denying a rating in excess of 70 percent for depressive disorder. The IVDS lumbar spine was granted a 40 percent rating, with separate ratings of 20 percent each for the left and right lower extremities.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for major depression, asthma, degenerative arthritis, status post surgery, and bilateral gynecomastia.