Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's IBS has been granted a 10 percent rating from November 21, 2016. The other issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and depression do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, as his physical impairments also contribute to his unemployability. The Board denied the TDIU claim due to lack of evidence showing exceptional factors from his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for persistent depressive disorder and an earlier effective date for the 50 percent rating, due to insufficient evidence and need for additional development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that he is not unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with depressive disorder and alcohol abuse is currently rated as 70 percent disabling, but the Board has determined that a higher rating of 100 percent is not warranted due to his symptoms not meeting the criteria for total occupational and social impairment.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, asthma, bilateral pes planus, back pain, sciatic pain of the lower extremities, osteoporosis, ischemic heart disease, deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities, metabolic disorder (hyperlipidemia), diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hypertrophy with lower urinary symptoms, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction are all granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected major depressive disorder with generalized anxiety disorder is being remanded due to the failure to schedule a VA examination. The Board will attempt to reschedule an examination and consider any new evidence provided by the Veteran.

Service connection granted for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, seborrheic dermatitis, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression with anxiety), and sleep disorder (insomnia).,Onychomycosis of the right great toenail service connection is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, as well as sleep apnea that is secondary to the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant medical records and associate them with the claims file, including private treatment records from Brandywine ICU.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the VA to obtain relevant medical records and associate them with the claims file, including private treatment records from Brandywine ICU.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Board found that the Veteran's depressive disorder with depressive features and TBI with mild cognitive impairment had improved, warranting a reduction from 70% to 50%. The effective date of this reduction was January 1, 2021.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, as well as for DEA prior to June 25, 2020, are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records. The claim for a temporary total evaluation is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to duty-to-assist errors, including scheduling VA examinations and obtaining medical opinions.