Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, warranting a 70 percent disability rating prior to October 29, 2014.

The Board has found that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, is attributable to his active military service and grants this claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of all diagnosed psychiatric conditions, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be re-adjudicated after this is done.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA examination and clarifying whether the Veteran is requesting increased ratings or effective date changes.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and increased disability rating for left knee anteroposterior ligament insufficiency and medial instability were denied. The reduction of the disability rating for residuals of a broken left foot from 10 percent to zero percent, effective June 7, 2013, was found improper.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depression and anxiety disorders, are found to have their onset during active duty service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Veteran's pre-existing acquired psychiatric disorder was permanently aggravated by his second period of active duty service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. His asthma and tuberculosis claims are denied.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent effective from April 15, 2014. The RO also granted an initial compensable rating for tension headaches and denied the remaining issues on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for major depression and hidradenitis of the gluteal region were denied. The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable schedular criteria.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for depressive disorder, glaucoma, PTSD, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or glaucoma. His depressive disorder is not shown to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's major depression and adjustment disorder have been granted service connection, while the rating for bursitis of the right shoulder remains at 10 percent.

The Board granted service connection for PTSD with depression, effective from August 4, 2010, based on VA medical opinions linking the current psychiatric problems to military service.

The Board denied service connection for depression and granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss with a noncompensable rating, effective June 21, 2011. The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss is being remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disability, including depressive disorder and anxiety, is not related to his service. The examiner opined that his depressive symptoms during service were alcohol-related and resolved.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability, and therefore service connection cannot be established.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant, and no jurisdiction remains to adjudicate the merits of the claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed psychiatric conditions, including delusional disorder and depression, were not incurred or aggravated by service. The diagnoses of diabetes mellitus and hypertension have also been denied as they are not shown to be related to service.

The Board granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and a 10 percent disability rating for right knee DJD, effective from the date of the decision. The Court remanded the case to consider whether there was any in-service stressor related to his psychiatric condition.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD, and his psychiatric disorder is characterized as dysthymic disorder and depression. The medical evidence did not support a connection between these conditions and his military service.