Depression Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew their appeal regarding service connection for depression and anxiety, leading to the dismissal of these issues.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and her military service.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder and tinnitus.,The Veteran's HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis.

The Veteran's attorney has withdrawn all appeals, and the Board dismisses them.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to warrant readjudication of the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. However, the issue is being remanded as the AOJ must first consider it before a final decision can be made.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder disability and unspecified depressive disorder. The case is being returned for further development and an updated examination.

The Veteran's right upper extremity neuropathy is rated at 20 percent, and his depressive disorder is rated at 100 percent effective July 30, 2014. The TDIU claim was denied as the Veteran did not meet the schedular rating criteria for a TDIU prior to July 30, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient verification of the Veteran's in-service stressor and incomplete nexus opinions regarding his acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for peripheral vascular disease, diabetes mellitus type II, a heart condition, a back condition, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to outstanding VA treatment records and unverified stressors.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence on whether the Veteran meets the DSM-5 criteria for a PTSD diagnosis and because there is no verification of the alleged MVA stressor. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with further examination and development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for an examination to determine if his acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and anxiety, are related to service. The Veteran is currently incarcerated and VA must attempt to arrange transportation or have a VA examiner conduct the examination at the facility.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as he is currently employed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for urticaria, and remanded his claims for left lung disability (presumed due to asbestos) and PTSD with depression.,Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's psychiatric disorder including PTSD and depression are causally related to his period of service in Korea.

The Board has remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, due to a lack of adequate nexus opinion regarding service connection. The Veteran's mental health condition is currently being evaluated.

The Board denied service connection for psychiatric disability, including PTSD and other conditions, finding no credible in-service stressor and insufficient evidence linking current diagnoses to military service.

The Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder rendered him incapable of securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 29, 2020. The Board granted TDIU on an extraschedular basis for this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claims for higher initial ratings for radiculopathy of both lower extremities and service connection for a chronic headache disability, as well as for a respiratory disability. The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, acquired psychiatric disorders (including anxiety, depression, and PTSD), and residual pain from a gunshot wound to the lower back due to insufficient evidence of in-service injury or disease. The Veteran's service treatment records are silent regarding complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder was denied.,VA found the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms more closely approximated a 50 percent rating. The Board also determined that there were no deficiencies in most areas due to his mental health issues.