Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant, resulting in dismissal of her case.

The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD with depression and bilateral hearing loss.,Service connection is pending for Throat Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Pseudophakia, Status-post Bilateral Cataract Removal.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 30 percent for service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private treatment records and scheduling a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and other conditions, is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding the verification of a stressor and additional examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, is due to his service-connected TBI. The remaining issues of service connection for a bilateral eye disability and left knee disability are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for depression and sinusitis, as well as service connection for a foot disorder (hammertoes), were denied by the Board. The Veteran's depression is rated at 70 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 9434.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under VA regulations. The Board finds that her symptoms and unemployability due to mental illness more closely approximate a 70 percent evaluation.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA mental health examination.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed depressive disorder is proximately due to his service-connected lumbar, cervical, and left shoulder disabilities. The Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new addendum opinion is needed from the examiner.

The Board found that the Veteran did not have an acquired psychiatric disability in service or for many years thereafter, and there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to service. The claim is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to obtain and secure substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for non-allopathic rib cage has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim prior to the Board's decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for Crohn's disease, a neck condition, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic conditions in service or continuity of symptoms after service, and concluded that the current disabilities are not related to service.

The Veteran's PTSD with anxiety and depression is rated at 70 percent, the highest schedular rating available.,The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU based on service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus, type II, is granted as service connection was established due to herbicide exposure in Thailand.,His adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depression is granted as it is proximately due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, is etiologically related to his in-service noise exposure. His bilateral hearing loss is also service-connected.

The Board has granted service connection for post-operative residuals of uterine fibroids. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD based on personal assault, is being remanded as the evidence does not support a grant at this time.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain VA treatment records and conduct a psychiatric examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depressive disorder, are related to his service, particularly his time in combat in Vietnam. The decision grants this claim by resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.