Depression Board decisions

The Board granted the reopening of a claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety. The right knee disability rating and TDIU claims were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, substance-induced depressive disorder, and substance-induced anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder disability, to include depression, as the evidence of record does not support a finding that her current condition began during active service or is related to any in-service injury.

The Board granted an initial 100 percent rating for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, finding that the symptoms reported in the April 2023 VA examination report have been present throughout the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's service connection for tinnitus was granted, while the claim for bilateral hearing loss was denied. Several other claims were remanded.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for the veteran's unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder, while denying earlier effective dates and increased ratings for other conditions.

The Board granted restoration of 38 U.S.C. § 1151 compensation benefits for major depressive disorder due to the denial of due process in the previous decision.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a neck disability, and a right calf disability to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder recurrent with psychotic features and remanded the claims for service connection for a low back disability, entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot strain, and entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle strain with Achilles tendonitis.

The Board remands the claim for a medical opinion to address the Veteran's lay statement regarding his persistent depressive disorder and determine its etiology.

The Board granted a disability evaluation of 70 percent for the Veteran's major depressive disorder, as the evidence showed symptoms including difficulty in maintaining work and social relationships, anxiety, depression, and recurrent sleep disturbances.

The Board granted a rating of 100 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD), as the severity, frequency, and duration of the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board granted a 70 percent disability rating for unspecified anxiety and depressive disorder from November 9, 2023, but remanded the issues of a higher rating for post-concussive headaches and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, with anxious distress and remanded the claim for cervical spine condition.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include major depressive disorder and other specific trauma and stressor related disorder, based on the evidence showing a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board denied an effective date earlier than January 4, 2023, for the assignment of a 70 percent rating for the service-connected major depressive disorder with insomnia disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for PTSD and depression due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, including incomplete VA examinations and unverified in-service stressors.

The veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and increased rating claims, resulting in the dismissal of all issues.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, as the December 2024 medical opinion is found inadequate and a new medical opinion should be obtained.