Depression Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is due to in-service military sexual trauma. Service connection was denied for Major Depressive Disorder.

The Veteran's GERD and PTSD with MDD and GAD are granted. The Veteran is assigned a 100% disability rating for his PTSD, effective June 1, 2018. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's PTSD, including secondary pervasive anxiety disorder with depression, is rated at 70 percent effective March 23, 2010. The rating reflects occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.

The Board has reopened the previously denied claims for service connection for adjustment disorder with depression, a low back condition, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy based on new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's claim is granted as his current conditions are related to his active duty service.

Effective August 2, 2018, the Veteran was granted a 70 percent rating for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), a Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) effective from that date, and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits. The left knee disability issue remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on multiple conditions has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, is service connected as it is presumed to have been incurred during his active duty.

The Veteran's MDD is rated at 70 percent since October 29, 2013. He also received a TDIU and SMC effective that date.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder, was granted with an effective date of February 2, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder was denied, with the effective date remaining at August 14, 2019.

The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for his service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to this condition have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show total occupational or social impairment, nor was there any medical basis to support service connection for OSA.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and requires further examination and medical opinion regarding the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence of a current disability in some cases and the need for further medical evaluation in others.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for back condition, left hip condition, left leg numbness, left shoulder condition, and acquired psychiatric condition (depression) as secondary to a back injury during service. The evidence did not show current disabilities or a link between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression and eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) have been granted with effective dates of May 26, 2020, and March 2, 2021 respectively.

The Board denied a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to lack of evidence showing an increase in the severity of the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss during the appeal period, and insufficient evidence to support a finding that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete records and issues related to the character of discharge from service. The claims will be reconsidered with additional information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring a VA psychiatric examination.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for neck disorder and sleep apnea. Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is also denied.