Depression Board decisions

The Veteran was granted a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to September 13, 2019.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 100 percent disability rating for his major depressive disorder, finding that it was not factually ascertainable prior to June 2, 2017, that the Veteran experienced symptoms such as total occupational and social impairment.

The Board remands the claim for a psychiatric disorder to obtain an addendum opinion from a different examiner.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder, finding that the evidence establishes an etiological relationship to the Veteran's period of active duty.

The appeal regarding service connection for anxiety, depression, major neurocognitive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's service-connected migraines alone prevented him from securing or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to the migraine headaches was granted.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, due to a lack of proper VA examination and notification.

The appeal for service connection for various conditions was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for a neck disability and remanded claims for asthma, pulmonary embolism, thyroid cancer, acute pancreatitis, breast cancer, hypertension, left knee condition, right knee condition, and an acquired psychiatric disability.

The appeals for service connection for major depressive disorder and traumatic brain injury have been withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, and alcohol/cannabis use disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include chronic anxiety, social withdrawal, depression, and bipolar disorder, as additional evidence must be considered.

The appeal for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder was dismissed, and the appeal for an increased rating for allergic rhinitis was denied.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for depressive disorder and TDIU, as well as a CUE claim related to the September 2016 rating decision.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for a left knee strain and service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for specially adapted housing and an automobile allowance was granted, while the claims for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance and compensable ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies were denied.

The Board denied increased ratings for specific phobia, diabetes mellitus, and DEA eligibility while granting a higher rating for prostate cancer residuals.

The Board granted service connection for depression and denied service connection for PTSD. The claims for right knee, left knee, right hip, left hip, and back conditions were remanded for further development.