Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to military sexual trauma was dismissed as the appellant withdrew their appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU based on unspecified depressive disorder alone is granted from November 16, 2020. The Veteran's entitlement to SMC based on housebound status is granted from February 24, 2021. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and insufficient rationale for the service connection of PTSD. Further development is needed, including verification of in-service stressor and an opinion on the etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on being housebound is denied, while his claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is granted. The decision also notes that the Veteran requires assistance from his wife and son to perform daily living activities due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased disability rating higher than 30 percent for the service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder with depression.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was denied because the evidence did not show he is in need of regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on housebound status was also denied as he does not meet the criteria for this benefit.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent her from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, as she was able to complete some educational courses in social work.

The Veteran's PTSD with generalized anxiety and major depressive disorder caused total occupational and social impairment from October 26, 2012 through May 16, 2017. The Board granted a 100 percent rating for this period.

The Board has dismissed all claims of service connection for various conditions as the Veteran died during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, specifically related to TDIU and SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted a 70 percent rating, effective from the date of the June 2020 Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The evidence shows that the Veteran's current diagnosis of PTSD is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD related to military sexual trauma (MST) and denied service connection for Major Depressive Disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's reports of MST events during her service, corroborated by a friend's testimony.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder and diabetes with associated peripheral neuropathy, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's acquired mental health disability, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, and substance use disorder, is rated at 70 percent effective February 20, 2015.,Effective November 29, 2017, the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is rated at 100 percent.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted a disability rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The Board also finds that the Veteran should be provided with a VA examination to determine if she has residuals from her TBI.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including posttraumatic stress disorder and persistent depressive disorder with persistent major depression and anxious distress, has been granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, heart disorder, and TDIU are being remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected Major Depression Disorder and migraines have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since August 1, 2020.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, and a temporary total evaluation. The evidence did not support a finding that his current psychiatric conditions were related to his military service.

The appellant has withdrawn their appeal for service connection of major depressive disorder.