Depression Board decisions

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability other than PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and opioid use disorder, right ear hearing loss, and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss. The low back and left lower extremity claims were remanded.

The appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder on the basis of clear and unmistakable error (CUE) was dismissed.

The Board granted a higher initial rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder from July 21, 2010, through October 24, 2019, and denied an initial rating in excess of 70 percent on and after October 25, 2019. The Board also granted ratings of 30 percent and 10 percent for left knee strain with degenerative arthritis based on limitation of flexion and extension, respectively.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression due to the lack of evidence showing a current disability during or after service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current diagnosis or signs and symptoms related to such during service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and entitlement to TDIU due to a need for additional evidence, including outstanding VA treatment records, a completed VA Form 21-8940, and a VA examination.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate VA mental health examination to determine if any of the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions are related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and TDIU, as no new and material evidence was received within one year of the April 2015 denial.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's motion to revise a March 1986 rating decision that denied service connection for major depression, as it was based on an argument already adjudicated in a previous final Board decision.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for major depressive disorder from November 11, 2020, but denied an increased rating more than 70 percent from May 31, 2023.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of November 27, 2013, for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder, anxiety, and alcohol dependence due to new and relevant evidence.

The veteran withdrew the appeals for service connection and an increase rating, dismissing all claims.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and sleep apnea, but denied a compensable rating for the left shin scar and an increased rating for the painful scar on the left leg, as well as service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board grants service connection for major depressive disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for sinusitis and depressive disorder, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, a higher rating for the right knee, and other conditions. The decision was based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD, anxiety, and depression but denied service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date, service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a muscle and joint condition, and a left shoulder condition.

The Board granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding a link to the Veteran's in-service stress-related issues.