Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, is related to service and the claim for this condition is granted. The issue of diabetes mellitus secondary to the service-connected psychiatric disorder is remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) are remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's headache condition, hypertension, and GERD are each remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's service connection claims for a headache condition, hypertension, and GERD are remanded due to the inextricability of these issues with his acquired psychiatric disorder claim.,The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is remanded for an examination to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue, TBI, and PTSD with major depressive disorder prior to September 26, 2017 were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions or their relationship to service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, potentially related to military service. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and TDIU are being remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and remanded other claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and providing adequate opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for coronary artery disease from May 15, 2018 was denied. The Board also granted TDIU on a schedular basis since December 22, 2021, but remanded the issue of TDIU to include on an extraschedular basis prior to December 22, 2021.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, specifically depressive disorder and opioid use disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical evidence regarding the Veteran's diagnoses and whether his acquired psychiatric disorder preexisted service. Additional development is needed, including a supplemental medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the cases due to the need for updated VA and private medical records related to the Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted for purposes of accrued benefits, and he is also granted a TDIU rating.

The Board denied service connection for hepatitis C, liver fibrosis and scarring, and depression and sleep problems as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions. The Board also noted that private treatment records established that the Veteran developed depression following a non-service-connected neck injury.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment prior to January 1, 2015.

The Board granted an effective date of September 12, 2008 for the award of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the 'L' rate based on loss of use of one hand and one foot. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding an earlier effective date for PTSD, a higher rating for PTSD, and service connection for various disabilities. The Board dismissed these issues as the Veteran had withdrawn them.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings and TDIU was denied. He is currently receiving a combined rating of at least 80 percent due to his service-connected disabilities, meeting the schedular requirement for TDIU. However, he failed to complete VA Forms 21-8940 (Veterans Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability), which prevented proper adjudication.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD and TDIU are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a psychiatric examination.

The Board has remanded the cases of depression, PTSD, and to reopen service connection for an anxiety disorder due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and secondary service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that there was no logical nexus between his current diagnosis and his active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to service-connected disabilities was denied as he has not been unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected conditions.