Depression Board decisions

The Board denied the veteran's service connection claims for depressive disorder, nocturnal myoclonus/ restless leg syndrome, cervical spine disorder, arthritis, and myeloma/melanoma on the abdomen. The left foot/toes disorder was evaluated but not granted a compensable rating.

The Board has granted a 10% evaluation for the veteran's residuals of superior and inferior pubic rami fractures, but the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability remains pending due to incomplete records.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for depression and PTSD, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his military service.

The veteran's claim is being remanded due to the submission of additional evidence without a waiver, and for further evaluation of his post-traumatic stress disorder.

The veteran's low back disability has been rated at 20 percent since December 28, 2005. His depressive disorder was granted service connection but no specific rating is assigned.

The RO denied reopening the veteran's claim for service connection for depression, finding that the new evidence did not show a link between his diagnosed depression and his period of service.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that there was no evidence showing that his current conditions were caused by VA treatment or negligence.

The veteran's claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, eye disability, and depression were denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service or herbicide exposure.,Claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a right below-the-knee amputation and renal failure were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, as well as her request for an increased rating for right hip degenerative joint disease. The appeal was dismissed due to lack of credible supporting evidence for the claimed stressor incident.

The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for major depressive disorder has been granted, with a 70 percent evaluation effective from December 16, 2004.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for a mental condition, to include PTSD, as there was no current diagnosis of PTSD and the major depressive disorder did not initially manifest during active service.

The VA has determined that the veteran's post-traumatic stress disorder with depression does not warrant a rating higher than 50 percent.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depression, anxiety, and PTSD, was incurred in active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and depression/dysthymia, as well as his increased disability ratings for fibrositis of the left media scapula and allergic rhinitis/chronic pansinusitis. The effective dates for TDIU and DEA were also denied.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and for residuals of gonorrhea. The decision is based on a lack of new and material evidence to reopen the claim for residuals of gonorrhea.

The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety disorder and alcohol abuse. The initial evaluation prior to December 4, 2006 was denied as not meeting the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent. As of December 4, 2006, the VA also denied a higher evaluation.

The Board found that the veteran's current psychiatric disorder did not begin during service and was not caused by a disease or injury incurred in service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain, depression and anxiety, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and right great toe disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has determined that the veteran withdrew his appeals for all right knee issues. The claim for PTSD was denied as there is no evidence of worsening symptoms or additional relevant evidence.