Depression Board decisions

The Veteran meets the schedular requirement for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which render him unemployable.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and depression, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found clear and unmistakable evidence that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder existed prior to service and was not aggravated during or by her service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for further development of his claims, including verification of in-service stressors.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected PTSD and any other psychiatric disabilities. The TDIU claim will be deferred until after the development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of clarity regarding the Veteran's psychiatric condition and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's failure to appear for a VA examination and requests that he provide specific details of his reported stressors. The case is also being remanded to obtain medical records from various facilities.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to September 11, 2014 did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent due to occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and hepatitis C were not found to warrant higher ratings, and his TDIU claim was denied.

The Veteran's psychiatric condition, specifically PTSD with major depressive disorder and recurrent panic disorder, has been rated at 50 percent since September 1, 2006. This rating is based on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sleep impairment, nightmares, and frequent panic attacks.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression and cognitive disorder, were not caused by service or any aspect of it. The Board denied service connection for PTSD due to lack of diagnosis.

The Board has granted service connection for gastritis and acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression). The claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder is pending, but further development is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for a new examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for schizophrenia and an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a video conference hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that an increased rating beyond this level is not warranted due to the lack of occupational and social impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development to determine if his PTSD and related conditions are service-connected.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, had its onset during service. The residuals of shrapnel wound with tendon damage of the left ankle are manifested by marked limitation of motion, warranting a 20% rating. The damage to the internal saphenous nerve of the left lower extremity is manifested by severe to complete paralysis, warranting a 10% rating.

The Board has remanded the case back to the AOJ for further development due to issues raised by the Court and concerns about the adequacy of previous examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records from May 2006 to April 2010 and associating them with the claims file.