Depression Board decisions

The veteran's gastric ulcer was rated at 40 percent, and the claims for service connection for colon problems, Klinefelter's syndrome, and depression were denied.

The veteran's PTSD, major depressive disorder, and allergic rhinitis were all determined to be service-connected.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for major depression with psychotic features, finding that September 27, 2000, was the earliest possible effective date.

The veteran's claim for an increased (compensable) rating for hemorrhoids was denied, while service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was granted.

The veteran's depressive disorder, not otherwise specified, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for scheduling a videoconference hearing with a Veterans Law Judge.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 50 percent and an effective date prior to January 31, 2001, for a 50 percent disability rating for anxiety reaction with depression.

The veteran's hypertension, right hand injuries, depressive disorder, and erectile dysfunction were evaluated, with some issues granted and others not.

The veteran's depression is service-connected as secondary to his postoperative residuals of a pilonidal cyst, but the disability rating for the pilonidal cyst and skin cancer claims remains at 10 percent.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder claimed as an anxiety state with depressive disorder, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against the claim.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, while the claim for depression was reopened due to new and material evidence.

The veteran's initial rating for major depressive disorder, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder was denied as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher 50 percent rating.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include depression and bipolar disorder, as it was not related to a disease or injury during active service and is not due to or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The appeal is remanded for additional development, including a psychiatric examination by a qualified mental health professional.

The veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder was rated at 70 percent, but his idiopathic pericarditis with fibrosing mediastinitis remained at 30 percent.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for further development and consideration of additional evidence.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for additional evidence regarding the veteran's psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.

The veteran does not have an Axis I psychiatric disorder, and service connection for a psychiatric disorder is denied.

The veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, was remanded for further development.

The evidence supports the conclusion that the claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD, is related to the veteran's active service.