Depression Board decisions

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of bruxism was granted from May 10, 2021. The claim for a TDIU rating prior to July 21, 2022 is remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder because a medical examination was not conducted to determine if the condition is related to service.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder. The Board found that the VA did not adequately consider all relevant evidence.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and physical conditions, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation. Therefore, the veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded. The Veteran will have another opportunity to report for VA examinations.

The veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD was granted with an effective date of September 27, 2021. Other conditions were denied or remanded.

The veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and PTSD, is granted. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible reports and medical evidence.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran died while it was pending.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, as secondary to chronic pain syndrome and right knee strain has been granted.

Service connection for hyperkalemia is denied. All other issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of PTSD with MDD was dismissed. The claim for a higher disability rating is being sent back for further review.

The veteran's rating for unspecified depressive disorder is increased to 70% from May 28, 2021.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of psychiatric disorders is granted as August 24, 2020. The rating assignment from August 24, 2020 to November 8, 2021 is remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tension headaches was granted. All other claims were denied or remanded.

The appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder, is remanded. The Board will consider new evidence.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain adequate medical opinions and examinations.

The VA dismissed the claim for service connection for treatment of MDD with generalized anxiety disorder because it was already granted. The claims for service connection for MDD with generalized anxiety disorder, sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and back strain were remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for a 70% disability rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress and other specified stress and trauma-related disorder, including alcohol use disorder, was granted.

The veteran is granted a 70% rating for depressive disorder due to chronic pain syndrome. The effective date of July 21, 2021, was denied.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for depression and sleep apnea due to untimely filing of VA Form 10182.