Depression Board decisions

The Board has granted the petitions to reopen claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression; a back disorder; a neck disorder; and a left knee disorder. The claims are remanded due to incomplete VA treatment records and the need to contact witnesses of the alleged in-service assault.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, and drug and alcohol abuse due to insufficient evidence and need for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear medical opinions regarding the Veteran's mental health disabilities and their relationship to her hysterectomy. The case will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's depression and anxiety are rated at 70 percent, effective August 8, 2008. Effective the same date, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder was denied by the Board, as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's PTSD resulted in occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas. The Board granted an initial rating of 70 percent for PTSD prior to June 15, 2018.

The Board has denied service connection for Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) as there is no current diagnosis of the condition.,Service connection for Thoracic Spine Arthritis and Unspecified Depressive Disorder have also been denied due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has granted service connection for a back condition, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and depression as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected conditions. Service connection for peripheral neuropathy is also granted.

The Veteran's request for service connection for OSA was granted, and he is now rated at 20% for his right shoulder degenerative arthritis. The TDIU rating remains in effect. The case of chronic pancreatitis has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and private medical records. The Veteran's psychiatric disorder is being evaluated again by a clinician to determine its onset during service or etiology.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the Board found no evidence of total occupational and social impairment required for a higher rating.

Your service connection for PTSD, agoraphobia, anxiety, depression, combat fatigue, and phobias has already been granted with a rating of 70 percent. The appeal is dismissed as the requested benefit (service connection) has been achieved.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for persistent depressive disorder and TDIU are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence since the last decision in 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for insomnia disorder/depressive disorder as due to his service-connected CAD is granted. The other issues related to the Veteran's CAD and tinnitus are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression and PTSD. A new VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected depressive disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome. The Veteran's claim will be further developed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the period prior to March 17, 2016 due to insufficient evidence showing that his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate for adjudicating the Veteran's claims. Therefore, the cases must be remanded to obtain updated medical evidence and an adequate opinion.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused or contributed to his death, and if his cardiovascular disease was related to military service exposure.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection of lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, and acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate medical opinions in previous examinations.