Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is granted as service connected. The gastrointestinal disability claim is remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD and depressive disorder were rated at 70 percent from August 30, 2019 to July 8, 2020. The Board found that the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for anxiety due to a delayed diagnosis of a heart condition is dismissed because the grant of service connection for anxiety with major depression disorder, effective November 18, 2016, predated the date the Veteran filed his appeal.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is dismissed as moot because he is already receiving a 100% disability rating for his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the claim for a higher rating is denied.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Service connection is denied for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), neck disability, left upper extremity nerve condition, right upper extremity nerve condition, restless leg syndrome, left knee disability, anxiety, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, intestinal disability, hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and bilateral foot disability.,Service connection is denied for neck disability. Service connection is remanded for entitlement to service connection for anxiety, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, intestinal disability, hemorrhoids, left ankle disability, right ankle disability, and bilateral foot disability.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied service connection for PTSD. Service connection for hypertension was also granted, but only based on the PACT Act.

The Veteran's appeal includes claims for TDIU, earlier effective date, and an increased rating. The Board has decided the TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with other issues and thus remanded.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a lumbar spine disability, a cervical spine disability, and a left knee disability due to the Veteran's failure to report for VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, also claimed as anxiety. The Veteran's contentions and previous medical opinions need to be addressed by a new VA examiner.

The Veteran is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected MDD as of February 28, 2019, and SMC based on the need for aid and attendance of another person as of October 21, 2022. The rating assigned is 50%.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and PTSD, finding that his current psychiatric symptoms are related to his in-service stressor event during the Los Angeles riots.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder. The claims for right hip condition and foot skin condition (athlete's foot) are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2022, finding the Veteran's symptoms caused occupational and social impairment in most areas but not total impairment.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is granted as service-connected due to the evidence showing a relationship between his military service and his current symptoms.

The Veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, are related to his in-service stressors and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. The claims of service connection for loss of teeth due to bone loss and migraines (headaches) are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for depression (claimed as persistent depressive disorder) due to a lack of a VA examination before the rating decision on appeal. The case will be returned for further evaluation and consideration.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, previously diagnosed as PTSD, was granted a 70% rating prior to April 29, 2024.,A higher effective date for service connection and increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is remanded. The AOJ committed a pre-decisional duty to assist error by not obtaining VA examinations prior to the September 2025 rating decision, and by failing to obtain private medical records identified by the Veteran.