Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's claims of service connection for histoplasmosis, PTSD and depressive disorder are dismissed.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus and erectile dysfunction as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric condition. Service connection is denied for the lumbar spine disorder and pes planus.

The Veteran's claims for hearing loss, low back disorder, depression, knee disorders, foot disorders, and ankle disorders have been dismissed as the Veteran opted into the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) by submitting a VA Form 10182 within 60 days of receiving a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has granted service connection for head trauma, hydrocephalus as secondary to in-service head trauma, headaches as secondary to in-service head trauma, tremors as secondary to in-service head trauma, and depression as secondary to in-service head trauma.

This decision dismisses the Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. The Veteran's tinnitus and headaches are granted service connection, but his left ear hearing loss, depressive disorder with anxiety, cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and scar on the head remain remanded for further development.,Service connection is granted for tinnitus due to in-service noise exposure. Headaches are also granted as related to an in-service fall.

The Veteran's service-connected depression and anxiety disorder are granted, with a rating of 70 percent effective April 3, 2017. The Board found that the symptoms most closely approximated those required for a 70 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD, which is related to military sexual trauma (MST) experienced during basic training in 1974.

The Veteran's MDD is rated at 50 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. The Board denied an initial rating greater than 50 percent and service connection for a sleep disorder (UARS).

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as service-connected.,There is no evidence of muscle pain, joint pain, or respiratory disorder due to service. Fatigue is also not connected to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and left hand injuries, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted the TDIU claim.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches. The psychiatric claims are remanded due to outstanding treatment records and the need for a VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of heart disability, major depressive disorder, and bilateral plantar fasciitis. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous remand directives and for further medical examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for depression, PTSD, OSA, and emphysema have been denied as there is no credible evidence of an in-service stressor or injury related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions on various theories of entitlement.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disability, including his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is advised to provide records of treatment from Dr. Petty and undergo a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn for an increased rating of major depressive disorder. The claims for service connection for sinusitis, COPD, and asthma were reopened due to new evidence. Service connection for PTSD and chronic myeloid leukemia was denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and to provide an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's HTN. The issues of initial disability ratings for MDD and TDIU prior to August 2, 2016 are also on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service experiences and supporting documentation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is dismissed because the claim was granted in a separate rating decision. The appeal regarding obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and a lack of recent treatment records. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, are being reviewed again for proper service connection.