Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's PTSD and major depression have resulted in significant occupational and social impairment, warranting a 70 percent rating throughout the appeal period.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary due to the inadequacy of an earlier medical opinion. The Veteran's claim for service connection for his psychiatric disorders will be remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine the etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder NOS. The case is now remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, effective October 6, 2009. The rating agency found that the Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher rating as they are consistent with the current 70 percent disability rating.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional development, including obtaining service records and VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining relevant records and providing addendum opinions on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorder and low back disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was previously denied, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen this claim. The issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder from August 21, 2013 remains on appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for a psychiatric disorder, specifically depression and PTSD. The Board has ordered additional development to obtain medical records and conduct an examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for bilateral knee disorder, and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between his current hip or low back conditions and his military service. His acquired psychiatric disorders were also not linked to his service. For his Achilles tendonitis claims, he did not meet the threshold requirements for increased ratings. The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as well.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD and depression, is etiologically linked to her active service. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and Depression, has been granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, is being remanded due to inadequate examination findings. The examiner needs to provide a more detailed opinion regarding the relationship between her service and these disorders.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection claim for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his service-connected major depressive disorder, right wrist disability with scars, and right leg disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding the etiology of his persistent depressive disorder and anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities was denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety disorder, was not incurred in or aggravated by her active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and clarification of her claims, including a VA medical opinion regarding the relationship between her cervical spine disorder and service-connected thoracic spine disability. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with the cervical spine issue.

The Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted. The Board also remanded the claims of secondary service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent disabling effective July 11, 2017. The Board granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.