Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's major depressive disorder was caused by stressors during active-duty service and the claim for this condition is granted. The right ankle condition and respiratory condition are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

An effective date earlier than May 12, 2015 for PTSD with major depressive disorder is dismissed.,A 100% evaluation for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder from September 9, 2016 is denied.

The Veteran's service connection for mycosis fungoides was granted. However, his claim for an increased rating for his acquired psychological disorder (major depressive disorder) was denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, depression, and mood disorder due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder due to MST has been granted, with the effective date being determined by VA.

The Veteran's appeals for increased evaluations and service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's back, psychiatric disabilities, hip, shoulder, knee, and other conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including those related to hearing loss, tinnitus, skin conditions, diabetes mellitus type 2, right eye blindness, hypertension, cancer of the jaw, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The issues are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board denied service connection for prostate condition, cold weather injuries of the upper and lower extremities, arthritis, and depression as there was insufficient evidence to establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's PTSD with moderate, recurrent major depressive disorder; mild alcohol use disorder; and mild cannabis use disorder is rated at 70 percent. The lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent. The migraine condition is rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings and special monthly compensation were dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA benefits are granted with an effective date of November 1, 2019. The Board found the Veteran was unable to engage in substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities as of this date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error in obtaining an adequate VA examination for assessing the severity of the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for posttraumatic stress disorder with major depressive disorder has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability, including generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and/or insomnia. The issue is now remanded for further readjudication.

The Veteran's claims for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have been readjudicated due to new and relevant evidence received.,Service connection has been granted for Parkinson's disease, Type II diabetes mellitus (DM II), and an acquired psychiatric disorder as due to herbicide agent exposure.

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and MDD is granted, but the effective date prior to October 25, 2017, for his bilateral hearing loss claim is denied.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his PTSD and knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with insomnia has been rated at 70 percent since May 25, 2022, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, and mood.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error and potential stressor development. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is being remanded for further development of her treatment records from Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, formerly Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital.