Depression Board decisions

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral knee disability was granted. The claim for psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder; persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted. All other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's rating for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and panic attacks was increased to 70%.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, finding that new evidence submitted after an August 2022 rating decision was relevant and warranted readjudication.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability. The Veteran's representative will receive additional documentation and an addendum opinion addressing the relationship between OSA and the psychiatric disability.

The veteran's PTSD with depression rating was increased to 70% effective November 1, 2008. The veteran was granted a 100% rating from October 1, 2019. TDIU was granted from May 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019 but dismissed thereafter.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for anxiety, depression, and a higher rating for PTSD were dismissed because the veteran withdrew all issues.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a December 2023 rating decision. The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

The veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 50% for migraine headaches and 100% for major depressive disorder from September 28, 2014. The claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance from October 27, 2011. This decision is based on the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims were not substantiated by evidence.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, but a 10% rating for PCOS was granted effective May 4, 2022.

The Board vacated its previous decision and will re-adjudicate the appeals. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied based on the evidence available at the time of the May 2019 rating decision.

The Board denied the veteran's appeals for an earlier effective date for several benefits related to coronary artery disease and other conditions.

The claim for a higher rating for service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress and insomnia disorder was dismissed due to improper concurrent appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to comply with a Memorandum Decision regarding obtaining VA treatment records and for scheduling a new VA examination.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various neuropathies and depression were dismissed due to procedural defects. The veteran was granted a 70% disability rating for PTSD from February 16, 2023, to December 27, 2023, but denied a higher rating.

The Board remanded the issue of reasonable attorney fees based on past-due benefits granted in May 2023. The Veteran's eligibility for direct payment of attorney fees was confirmed, but the specific amount of fees needs further review.

The veteran's appeal was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it before a decision was made.