Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability is currently rated at 70 percent, effective November 6, 2019. The Board has remanded the issues of rating in excess of 30 percent for an acquired psychiatric disability prior to November 6, 2019, and TDIU.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder with anxiety and PTSD features, resulted in occupational and social impairment from January 20, 2011 to October 28, 2016. A rating of 70 percent was granted for this period.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand directives regarding the severity and frequency of psychiatric symptoms.

Service connection granted for acquired psychiatric disorder (other specified trauma and stressor related disorder) and depression.,Effective dates denied for right hamstring muscle condition, right calf muscle injury, bilateral hearing loss, left calf muscle injury, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD, including anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and alcohol dependence. The evidence shows that these conditions are related to active service.

The Board has identified several issues on appeal and has determined that additional evidence should be considered by the AOJ before making a final decision.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified depressive disorder and dismissed the appeal of service connection for toxic chemical exposure. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including persistent depressive disorder, DDD of the lumbar spine, hypertension, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, residuals of right hand carpal tunnel release, left knee chondromalacia patella and meniscal tear with shin splints, and right knee chondromalacia patella with shin splints, have rendered her unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. As a result, the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorders other than PTSD. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, bowel movement problems, sleep problems, chronic fatigue, and depression, all related to Gulf War environmental exposures. The additional evidence must be considered by the RO.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder and depression, has been reopened. However, the Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a nexus between the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and his active service or service-connected Hepatitis C.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive and anxiety disorders, based on the Veteran's in-service experiences and current diagnoses.

The Veteran's PTSD has been granted a 70% rating effective July 25, 2017. The other conditions have had their ratings adjusted or granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for glaucoma, an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD (anxiety and depression), and PTSD due to issues with verifying the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's GERD and her service-connected depressive disorder, as well as whether obesity is related to any of her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is remanded due to the need for additional development, including a VA examination and verification of in-service stressors. The claim has been reopened due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted as service-connected.,His major depressive disorder is also granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. ,However, the Veteran's unspecified anxiety disorder is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical opinions and notification regarding personal assault claims. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are being evaluated further.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and MDD due to insufficient evidence regarding whether these conditions are related to service. The Veteran will be afforded a VA examination to address this issue.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at a 70 percent rating for the period prior to June 5, 2020.