Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's case is being remanded for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorder. The appeal will be returned to the Board after this additional development.

The Veteran's PTSD with depression has resulted in deficiencies in most areas, warranting a rating of 70 percent from August 18, 2009 to January 13, 2014.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and depression, are related to an in-service sexual assault. The claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders are related to his military service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the AOJ for further development and consideration, including a new VA mental disorders examination to evaluate his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depression is rated at 70 percent for the entire appeal period, which represents a full grant of all benefits sought.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found no CUE in the March 1993 rating decision, and the Veteran did not provide requested information or cooperate with VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination.

The Veteran's acquired mental disorders, including depression and PTSD, are not etiologically related to his military service.

The Veteran's anxiety/depressive disorder with panic attacks is currently rated at 50 percent, reflecting occupational and social impairment due to symptoms such as flattened affect, difficulty understanding complex commands, and impaired judgment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression has been granted, with the condition being secondary to his service-connected back and legs disorders.,The claim for hypertension was reopened due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's current major depressive disorder is related to his service-connected Crohn's disease, and not due to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the death of the appellant.

The Board denied reopening the claims for service connection for a lung disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to lack of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claim for PTSD was previously denied, but reopened in August 2009.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen her claim for service connection for PTSD and has determined that she meets the criteria for service connection based on a diagnosed PTSD related to her military service.

The Board dismissed the claims for CUE in prior decisions, finding that a surviving spouse cannot initiate such claims.

The Board has reopened the claims for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder due to new evidence showing diagnoses of these conditions. The issues remain in a 'mixed' disposition as some aspects may be granted while others are denied.

The Veteran's mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and PTSD are found to have their onset in service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and verifying active duty periods. The appellant's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.