Depression Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including a VA psychiatric examination and consideration of all evidence. The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder will be reconsidered.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any psychiatric disorders, as well as peripheral neuropathy and erectile dysfunction secondary to service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's PTSD with depressive disorder, NOS, and alcohol abuse is currently rated at 50 percent since December 2, 2012. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD were denied. The claim for TDIU was also denied as the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unemployable.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and an addendum opinion from a VA psychologist or psychiatrist to address whether any psychiatric disability present since March 2005 is related to service.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, was denied. The appeal for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance is also denied.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding VA medical records that need to be obtained and reviewed.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a higher rating for depression.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety disorder, dysthymic disorder, PTSD, and depression is granted. However, the claim for service connection for a seizure disorder is denied.,Service connection for PTSD is not granted due to lack of medical diagnosis and credible supporting evidence. Service connection for a seizure disorder is also not granted as it is related to alcohol abuse.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining Vet Center treatment records and providing an addendum to the April 2014 VA PTSD examination.

The Board is unable to determine the outcome of this appeal due to conflicting evidence and need for further clarification. The Veteran's lay statements, along with a statement from Mr. L., suggest that her psychiatric conditions may have had an onset during service, but the VA examiner's initial opinion contradicted these assertions. Additional medical opinions are needed to reconcile these discrepancies.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for further development, including obtaining specific dates of active duty, ACDUTRA, or INACDUTRA from appropriate Federal sources.

The Veteran's service-connected depression resulted in severe symptoms including anxiety, homicidal thoughts, and difficulty with daily activities. The Board has determined that a 70 percent rating is warranted since April 12, 2012.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased ratings for left ulnar nerve entrapment and anxiety disorder, NOS, and depressive disorder. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to address his right-sided hemiparesis and residuals of a traumatic head injury.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder also claimed as secondary to the service connected chronic gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux disease, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder. The Veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board denied service connection for a gynecological disorder, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depression). The Veteran's claims were based on direct service connection.,There is no evidence of any gynecological disorders during or immediately following service. Hypertension was not shown to be related to service.

The Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records, examinations, and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were denied, and the low back disability appeal was withdrawn by his representative. The PTSD claim remains on appeal.