Depression Board decisions

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for muscle spasms, heart disability, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, hernia, ulcers and an acquired psychiatric disability to include PTSD and depression. The claims are remanded due to the need for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various spinal, nerve, joint, and psychiatric disabilities have been dismissed as the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of these issues. The claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to new evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for stomach issues, PTSD, and MDD with panic disorder due to environmental contaminants at Camp Lejeune are remanded. Additional evidence is needed to determine the relationship between these conditions and exposure to contaminants.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been reopened, but the issues are being remanded due to missing medical records and need for further examinations.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include major depressive disorder (previously shown as major depression with psychosis) due to lack of evidence linking the condition to military service. The claim was reopened based on new evidence, but the Board found no causal relationship between the current psychiatric disability and service.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his Major Depressive Disorder with Anxiety Disorder is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and manic depression.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for low back disorder, bilateral knee disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims are remanded to obtain VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression was rated at 50 percent from March 26, 2012 to December 19, 2014 and at 70 percent thereafter. The appeal is denied as the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,PTSD with depression has been characterized by occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas since December 19, 2014.

The appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disorder is dismissed.,Service connection granted for GERD and acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for osteoarthritis and major depression with personality disorder has been reopened, and the claims are granted. The Board requested additional medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for asthma, a hole in the lung, and an acquired psychiatric disorder including depression and anxiety as new and material evidence was not received to reopen these previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD resulting from military sexual trauma, is remanded due to insufficient credible supporting evidence and conflicting medical opinions.

The Board has decided that a more contemporaneous VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and a depressive disorder, are related to his service in Vietnam. As such, the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's depression is proximately due to or the direct result of his service-connected knee and back disabilities, thus granting service connection for depression.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to incomplete development of records and inadequate statement of reasons and bases for denying service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, Anxiety Disorder not otherwise specified, and PTSD, is related to his service. The preponderance of evidence supports this finding.

The Veteran's lumbar radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities is rated at 40 percent since July 2, 2015. Service connection for anxiety, depression, and PTSD has been granted.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and remanded his claims for peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence or attend VA examinations.