Depression Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a valid diagnosis of PTSD related to military service and his non-PTSD psychiatric disorders are not linked to his service. As such, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Board found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, other than PTSD, are not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination to address whether any psychiatric disability is related to service or caused by the service-connected left femur disability. The issues remain before the Board but are not yet ready for appellate review.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including depression, PTSD, and ADD/ADHD. The Veteran's claim is being reviewed again with additional development.

The Board found that the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions, were not incurred or aggravated during service. The evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is currently rated at 50 percent disabling since April 23, 2015. The rating period for this condition spans from January 27, 2009 to the present.

The Board has granted service connection for depressive disorder NOS. The remaining claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are granted. Service connection is established for hand tremors, bilateral wrist disability, reactive arthritis with sacroiliitis residuals, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and right shoulder inferior labral tear with acromioclavicular degenerative joint disease. Increased evaluations are assigned.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, to include PTSD, is denied as there is no evidence of a diagnosed condition related to his military service.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression has been rated at 70 percent since December 29, 2004 to September 15, 2009. The Board granted this rating based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA and private medical records. The case will be reviewed to determine if the requested benefits are granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to a representation issue. The case will be returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for the claims office to review his mental health disability claims, including PTSD, depression, and drug and alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder was initially rated at 30 percent prior to April 23, 2015.,Since April 23, 2015, the Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has not warranted a rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is characterized by persistent danger of hurting himself, and the Board has granted a 100 percent rating for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a head injury and anxiety and depression are being considered. The Board will seek additional evidence to determine the nature of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding his diagnosed conditions and their relationship to military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is supported by evidence of behavior changes related to in-service personal assaults. The other claims are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including dysthymic disorder, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, major depressive disorder and depression NOS, are found to be related to his service due to a traumatic brain injury he suffered in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for other specified trauma-and-stressor-related disorder, finding that it is etiologically related to active duty service.