Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for updated medical records, VA examinations, and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased ratings issues.

The Veteran's radiculopathy, right and left lower extremities are granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability.,The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, depression, and anxiety with a 50% rating effective October 4, 2018. The appellant is eligible to receive attorney fees based on the past-due benefits awarded in February 2021.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his claims of a rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss and TDIU prior to August 30, 2021. The issues are related to the merits of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD with PDD was granted a 70 percent rating, effective January 1, 2017. The TDIU claim was also granted.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder and prostate cancer, finding no new evidence to support the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that these conditions originated during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful employment for the entirety of the period on appeal.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition other than PTSD, including depression, anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder (also claimed as major depressive disorder), due to the Veteran's previously granted service connection for PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of service connection for a right ankle condition, a right knee condition, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder related to military sexual trauma are remanded due to a duty to assist error involving VA treatment records prior to April 15, 2016.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, is granted as the evidence supports a diagnosis and links it to his in-service assault.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for higher ratings for her service-connected PTSD and related conditions due to outstanding VA records not being obtained.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease (CAD) is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The claims for acquired psychiatric disorder, alcohol use disorder, lung disability, and kidney disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination regarding his character of discharge, as well as potential psychiatric issues that may have contributed to his misconduct.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a left shoulder disorder and hypertension has been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating of his persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted, effective from October 25, 2016.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension, due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act, is granted. The other issues are remanded and will be considered further.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Veteran's PTSD, along with other service-connected conditions, has caused him to be unable to secure and maintain substantial gainful employment since December 12, 2019. His condition has resulted in occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to inadequate development of evidence.