Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected prostate cancer and depressive disorder have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the increased rating of PTSD was denied as February 8, 2020 is the earliest date on which the increase in disability became factually ascertainable.,An effective date of January 19, 2021 but no earlier was granted for service connection of right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome. The claim was remanded as there was not actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.,The rating reduction from 50% to 30% for migraines was found improper, and a 50% rating is restored.,Service connection for hypertension (high blood pressure), erectile dysfunction, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) were remanded due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to failure to adjudicate service connection for PTSD, depression, eating disorder, sleep disturbance, and anxiety condition prior to June 8, 2023.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to new evidence received, including from the PACT Act. The Veteran's psychiatric disability is granted as secondary to a service-connected thyroid disability.

The Veteran's depressive disorder during the period of December 11, 2012, to July 9, 2018, is granted a 70 percent rating based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for PTSD with major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate (previously with alcohol abuse in remission), which is currently rated at 70 percent disabling, has been denied. The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected PTSD alone has also been denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations.

The Board has granted service connection for the right knee condition. The issues of service connection for major depressive disorder with anxiety, insomnia, and TBI are remanded due to failure to report for VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, finding that his conditions did not begin in service or as a result of events during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, which may be related to his service-connected depressive disorder, is being remanded due to a lack of a current diagnosis and the need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for neurological disorder, bilateral lower extremity neuropathy, heart condition, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded for further development including VA examinations.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including anxiety and depression) and residuals of a left foot fracture.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and any acquired psychiatric disorder, a cardiovascular condition (heart trouble), sleep apnea, and vertigo are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Specifically, the Board is seeking clarification on whether there is a relationship between the Veteran's current cardiovascular conditions and her service.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection as it is related to his in-service noise exposure. However, there is no evidence of a current acquired psychiatric disorder (including depressive disorder and alcohol abuse disorder) during the appeal period.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment throughout the appeal period, leading to a grant of TDIU as of May 20, 2021.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD has been dismissed due to the absence of an initial AOJ determination. The appeals for increased ratings for his knees and for erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and relationship of the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities prior to October 4, 2019. The effective date for service connection remains October 4, 2019.

The Veteran's asthma is granted as service-connected. The claims for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (likely depression), and left knee sprain are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder was granted with an effective date of April 23, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran had good cause to file his initial claim late due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected psychiatric disorder was dismissed as the grant of TDIU resolved this issue. The Board granted TDIU, which is equivalent to a 100% disability rating.