Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's Major Depressive Disorder is related to his service-connected back disability and diabetes mellitus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rate specified in 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) due to his service-connected major depressive disorder, which requires regular aid and attendance as of September 11, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal for a TDIU prior to July 30, 2022 is dismissed. The Veteran also requested assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing or special home adaptation, but this was denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD and major depression, are related to his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during and continued after her active service.

The Board denied effective dates prior to April 4, 2017 for service connection of various conditions and granted other benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural errors and the need for a VA examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating and an earlier effective date for the 70% disability rating for his service-connected persistent depressive disorder with mood congruent psychotic features has been granted.

The Veteran is entitled to a total disability rating for compensation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to August 1, 2019 due to his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD. The examiner must consider all diagnoses of record and provide opinions on whether each is related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and left wrist condition due to insufficient information in the record. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered with a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his unspecified trauma/stressor related disorder and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating, but granted entitlement to TDIU based on the severity of his psychiatric disability.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of depressive disorder before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression) and ED were denied as there was no evidence of a current disability or persistent symptoms related to his service. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection due to lack of nexus between his claimed conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria is denied. The issue of TDIU has been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left ankle disability is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a right knee disability (secondary to service-connected right ankle disability) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with severe major depressive disorder, psychotic features, and panic disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for rhino-sinusitis is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder with depressed mood and major depression, is granted. However, the claim for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and excoriation has been granted a 100 percent evaluation, reflecting total occupational and social impairment.