Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's migraine headaches are currently rated as noncompensable, and the appeal for a compensable evaluation is denied.,The Veteran's major depressive disorder has been granted a total disability evaluation based on occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,The Veteran's right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with arthritis remains at 10 percent, and the case is remanded to schedule an examination for further assessment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the record since the last decision and requires further consideration. The claims for service connection are being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's rating for unspecified depressive disorder associated with a hysterectomy was increased from 50 to 70 percent effective November 13, 2023.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connection due to the evidence being in approximate balance regarding its onset during service.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome, have resulted in a combined rating of 100 percent from January 24, 2017 to August 3, 2023. Effective August 3, 2023, the Veteran is granted a TDIU based on service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome alone.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder, was granted a rating of 50 percent for the period from September 1, 2016 through April 4, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, plantar fasciitis with arthritis, right knee arthritis, diastasis recti, right lower leg stress fracture, and left lower leg stress fracture.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his in-service personality disorder and noting that the Veteran's symptoms presented decades after service. The Board also found that the Veteran did not provide probative medical opinions regarding the etiology of his condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to his service. The VA must obtain additional medical opinions and provide a rationale for their conclusions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depressive disorder. Further development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of a compensable condition and that any symptoms are attributed to a personality disorder.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for coronary artery disease prior to July 7, 2020 is granted with a 100% evaluation.,The Veteran's increased rating claim for coronary artery disease beginning July 7, 2020 is denied as his condition does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders (specifically depression and anxiety) are remanded for further examination to determine their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep condition, and adjustment disorder with anxiety, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability. The Veteran's right knee disability is also remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70% rating for panic disorder and major depressive disorder was denied as the evidence did not show that his disability had increased to the level warranting such a rating before August 6, 2012.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorders, including MDD with anxiety. The examinations were related to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has determined that the character of the Appellant's discharge from service for the period from June 5, 2012, to June 13, 2014, does not constitute a bar to VA benefits. However, further development is needed due to incomplete medical opinions and missed examinations.

The Veteran's diagnosed psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, is related to his active service. The Board has granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted service connection, while other claims for various disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder have been rated at 100% since August 31, 2016.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and consideration due to inadequate previous examinations.