Depression Board decisions

The veteran's service connection for major depressive disorder is granted with an effective date of March 11, 2021.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and cannabis use disorder due to new and relevant evidence.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus, back disability, neck disability, and depression was granted. Other claims were remanded for further review.

The veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board dismissed the issues regarding a higher rating for major depressive disorder and total disability due to individual unemployability.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. The claims for seasonal allergies, tension headaches, and a higher rating for depressive disorder were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including lung disability, bronchitis, and psychiatric disorders. Some issues were dismissed, and others were remanded for further review.

The veteran's claim for service connection for depression was denied. The claims for headaches, back condition, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left elbow condition, left knee condition, and right knee condition were remanded for further development.

Service connection for tinnitus was granted. An increased rating of 50 percent from January 8, 2020, for depressive disorder was also granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection for headache syndrome was granted due to new and relevant evidence. The effective date for the veteran's major depressive disorder was denied as not earlier than March 28, 2022.

The veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted. The claim for service connection for Zenker's diverticulum was remanded due to new evidence.

The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II as secondary to the veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Board denied all requested increased ratings for the veteran's disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for her disability rating and benefits was granted. The effective date is January 13, 2020.

The veteran's rating for major depressive disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder was increased to 100% effective July 13, 2020. Additionally, the veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status.

The appeal for an increased evaluation of major depressive disorder was dismissed because the veteran already received a full grant of benefits.

The veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for their psychiatric disability and degenerative arthritis of the spine ratings, as well as TDIU and DEA eligibility, was granted.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, bipolar disorder, and depression. The Veteran's service treatment records are being sought, and a new medical examination is required.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, so he is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board denied service connection for anxiety, depression, bilateral hearing loss, and both knee disabilities. However, the claims for nerve pain in the lower extremities and sleep apnea were remanded for further adjudication.

The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted because it was caused and/or aggravated by their service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.