Depression Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to evaluate the Veteran's claims, including mental health treatment records and a VA examination for his service-connected depression. Additionally, another VA examination of the Veteran's low back disability is required due to the lack of recent evaluation. The TDIU claim will also be remanded.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD and major depressive disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain updated VA treatment records and lay statements, as well as a new VA examination to clarify the nature of her psychiatric disorders and their relationship to service.

The Veteran's depression is rated at 50 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The reduction in his right ankle disability rating to 10 percent was upheld.

The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder has been rated at 70 percent since the effective date of August 30, 2001, based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board found no evidence of post-polio syndrome in service or subsequent to service, and concluded that the Veteran's current symptoms are not related to his period of active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression (claimed as a personality disorder), is being remanded due to the submission of new evidence. The RO must consider this additional evidence in readjudicating the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his hearing preferences. The case will be returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his substantive appeal for the combined rating of heat stroke residuals and depression was not timely filed, and he did not request an extension of time to file a timely appeal.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and depression, due to lack of evidence supporting their onset or association with service.

The Board has determined that a new examination is necessary to address the current nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. The TDIU claim will be deferred until this development is completed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including a VA psychiatric examination to determine if any current psychiatric disability is related to service. The Veteran seeks service connection for PTSD, anxiety disorder, and depression.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address his claims of service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder with psychotic features, including verification of stressors and a comprehensive psychiatric examination.

The Board found that neither the Veteran's depression nor his anxiety had onset during active service and were not otherwise related to active service, including as secondary to other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues regarding service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety and depression, which may be related to pre-existing conditions or new evidence. The Veteran's claim is being reviewed in light of potential reopening on new evidence.

The Board found that the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are not related to his military service and denied service connection for these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's PTSD and major depressive disorder are service-connected, with the stressors involving witnessing dead bodies and wounded soldiers during his military service on the USS Princeton.

The Veteran's PTSD with adjustment disorder and depression has been granted service connection, effective November 20, 2009. The evaluation for PTSD is currently at 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the etiology of his current symptoms and whether they are related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including depressive disorder with psychotic features, sleep apnea, migraines, lumbar spine degenerative changes, right knee injuries, and hypertension, render him housebound or in need of aid and attendance. The case is REMANDED for further development.