Depression Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date than August 6, 2023, for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The appeal for service connection for major depressive disorder was withdrawn by the Veteran's representative, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted an initial 100 percent disabling rating, and a special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria is also granted.

The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, unspecified anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), based on the Veteran's in-service stressors and the medical evidence.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a psychiatric disability, other than unspecified anxiety disorder with alcohol use disorder, as an adequate opinion is necessary to determine its etiology.

The Board granted an initial evaluation of 30 percent for Meniere's syndrome from September 13, 2019, and a higher evaluation of 60 percent from February 20, 2021. The Veteran was also granted a 100 percent evaluation for major depressive disorder with residuals of TBI.

The Board denied service connection for obesity and remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and low back disorder due to inadequate medical examinations.

The Board remands the claim for a higher rating for depression to obtain an adequate VA examination.

The Board granted an effective date of June 28, 2013, for the award of service connection for depression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings, finding no evidence to support an earlier claim or a worsening of his conditions within one year prior to July 6, 2022.

The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that these conditions were aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, tinnitus, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety and depression, but granted restoration of the 20% rating for cervical spine and lumbar spine disabilities due to improper reductions.

The Board denied higher staged ratings for major depressive disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 50 percent during the appeal period.

The Board granted an initial rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with major depressive-like episode and anxious distress, but remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The claim for service connection for the purpose of establishing eligibility for treatment for adjustment disorder with depressed mood was dismissed as there remains no controversy on appeal. The other claims were remanded for further development.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder and an effective date of March 2, 2022, for total disability due to individual unemployability.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as an addendum opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's condition.

The Board granted the restoration of the 50 percent rating for depressive disorder due to tinnitus, with major depressive like episodes with anxious distress.

The Board granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to include depression and anxiety, based on credible evidence of an in-service stressor related to fear of hostile military or terrorist activity.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for anxiety, major depression, and panic attacks due to a need for additional evidence and an adequate medical opinion.