Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claim of service connection for depression is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current depression diagnosis is related to an event during service, specifically the injury to his eyes.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease. His rating for lumbosacral strain and DDD remains at 20 percent, but the TDIU claim is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal regarding the effective date of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse disorder with obesity as an intermediate step caused his obesity, which in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Board has granted service connection for OSA on a secondary basis to these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and duty-to-assist errors, specifically regarding the Veteran's claimed bipolar disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU from February 12, 2021.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD require regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress, undress himself, or attend to the wants of nature. The Board finds that he needs supervision to prevent self-harm either intentionally or unintentionally.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, and insomnia, is the result of her active service. The Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and requires the AOJ to complete development regarding whether sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantial gainful employment, consistent with his training and experience as an over-the-road truck driver.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, PTSD with depression and alcohol use disorder, and TDIU due to procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD related to military sexual trauma, is found to be related to his active service. His hypertension is also being examined as it may be secondary to his psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of April 1, 1999. Effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits are granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, earlier effective dates, and disability ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and a need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, depression, and unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions regarding his psychiatric, neuropathy, and balance issues.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, for a new VA medical opinion.

The Board granted an initial increased evaluation of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, an earlier effective date of January 29, 2018, for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU), and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35.

The veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection for anxiety, depression, left shoulder, right ankle, and right knee.