Depression Board decisions

The Board remands the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, as a VA examination is necessary to determine its etiology.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and depression due to a duty to assist error regarding the verification of a claimed stressor.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a neurological disability (claimed as Parkinson's disease), and a cardiovascular disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for depression, anxiety, and extreme aggression was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied compensable initial evaluations for dermatitis, migraines, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder, as there was no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence, or nexus to service.

The Board remands the claims for readjudication as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, finding it to be related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, based on the evidence showing that the disability initially manifested during active duty.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder, effective October 19, 2022.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating greater than 50 percent for major depressive disorder, and the Board has dismissed this matter.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, based on the evidence showing a nexus between the Veteran's active-duty service and his current psychiatric condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating, TDIU, and Dependents' Educational Assistance due to insufficient evidence of occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings, except for a granted increase to 50 percent for migraine.

The Board denied a rating greater than 100 percent for the Veteran's unspecified trauma disorder and major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, but remanded claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the trauma disability and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k).

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and service connection for obesity, as these were not supported by the evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that no claim was received prior to July 6, 2022.