Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's separate ratings for TBI and unspecified depressive disorder were improperly combined. The Board restored the 40 percent rating for TBI, effective January 1, 2023.

Service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, is granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of PTSD and other psychiatric disorders to obtain more evidence, including a psychological examination and Social Security Administration records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder and increased evaluation for left knee DJD are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between his service-connected disabilities and his claimed conditions, as well as clarification on the ranges of motion in his left knee.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for an evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD prior to July 8, 2015, and for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to May 15, 2024.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was rated at 30 percent from September 28, 2011 to July 21, 2022 and denied an increased rating.,From July 21, 2022 forward, the Veteran's major depressive disorder was rated at 70 percent and denied an increased rating.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's anxiety and depression, finding that the evidence does not show these conditions are related to her active-duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for major depressive disorder, TBI with dizziness, and migraine headaches.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder. The Board found that the VA medical opinions were inadequate and needed to be corrected.

The veteran's claim for service connection for lower cervical spine/brachial plexus was dismissed. An effective date of August 12, 2022, was granted for depressive disorder with insomnia. Other claims were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for depression and entitlement to a total rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to a personal assault during military service is granted.

The veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for malignant melanoma was denied. The veteran was granted a 30% rating for migraine headaches. Service connection for vision disability was denied, but service connection for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for MDD was granted, but the increased rating for left foot fracture and service connection for hip conditions were denied or remanded. The claim for TDIU was also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder were dismissed due to an untimely VA Form 10182 without good cause shown to extend the filing deadline.

The veteran's claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression as secondary to tinnitus was granted. The claim for right leg sciatica was also granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a psychiatric disability (depression and PTSD) because more evidence is needed to properly evaluate the Veteran's condition.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and psychiatric disabilities (PTSD, MDD, anxiety) due to new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, and alcohol use disorder. The Veteran's case will be reviewed again with new evidence considered.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, including psychiatric disabilities, TBI, sleep apnea, migraines, vertigo, hypertension, plantar fasciitis, and bilateral hearing loss. The Veteran did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a current disability or a causal relationship to service.