Depression Board decisions

The Veteran seeks service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depression. The case is being remanded to obtain a new VA opinion regarding the etiology of his current psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain missing VA medical records and potentially arrange for a new VA examination. The claim remains on hold until all necessary actions are completed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type (previously claimed as panic/anxiety disorder and depression) has been fully granted by the AMC in a July 2011 rating decision.

The Veteran's PTSD with Major Depressive Disorder has been rated at 50 percent since June 20, 2006.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to discrepancies in his service records and the need for further clarification of his service history. The VA will obtain any outstanding treatment records, clarify his service location during the relevant time period, and schedule him for a VA examination if necessary.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for a VA examination and review of records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is not service-connected, but he was granted service connection for a back disorder. His burn scars are rated as non-compensable.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination regarding the Veteran's hearing loss and psychiatric disorder claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development of evidence, including obtaining VA vocational rehabilitation records and Social Security Administration disability determination records. The case will be adjudicated again after all necessary steps are taken.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is manifested by symptoms productive of impairment no greater than occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity, but not the deficiencies in most areas required for a higher rating.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hepatitis C, and depression have been granted service connection as they are related to his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, primarily PTSD and depression, results in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, personal relations, and mood. The Board finds that a rating of 70 percent is warranted for the service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and reassessing the severity of his service-connected psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder (major depression and bipolar disorder) has rendered him unemployable since December 14, 1992. He is granted a 100% schedular rating for this disability retroactively effective from that date.

The Veteran's PTSD prior to August 28, 2001 was not manifested by symptoms that would warrant a higher initial evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected depression is currently rated at 50 percent, which adequately compensates his disability given the symptoms reported and their impact on daily life.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, were denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disability during or related to active military service. The Veteran was also not found totally unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board found no evidence of a chronic psychiatric disability related to service or service-connected conditions, and thus denied the Veteran's claim for service connection.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50%, the maximum rating available for this condition due to its severity. Joint pain and gastrointestinal symptoms are each rated at 10%.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and contacting health care providers. The case will be readjudicated after this development.