Depression Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of his PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder is dismissed as he withdrew the appeal through his attorney.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, unspecified depressive disorder, unspecified trauma and stress related disorder, and adjustment disorder, should be remanded due to procedural errors in the initial rating decision and insufficient evidence regarding his claimed stressors.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to his service, and whether they clearly and unmistakably preexisted service.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another (A&A) or being housebound (HB) due to his service-connected depression was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits.

The Board has remanded the claim for an updated VA examination to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and hypothyroidism. The examiner must consider various medical articles discussing associations between OSA and psychiatric conditions.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD, is granted service connection. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains at 20 percent from December 8, 2021.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are etiologically linked to his in-service stressor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lower back condition, right knee condition, and left knee condition due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran is not granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder) as there is no verified stressor for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not begin during service or are otherwise related to active-duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting diagnoses regarding PTSD and for an addendum opinion on whether his neuropathies are related to his presumed exposure to herbicide agents while in Vietnam.

The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue of entitlement to a TDIU prior to July 2, 2018 due to the grant of a TDIU during the entire appellate period, effective December 1, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and bilateral knee and foot disabilities, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain gainful employment. The Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and schizoaffective disorder, has been denied as the Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination without providing good cause.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and adjudication of the Veteran's claim for TDIU due to non-compliance with previous orders.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as service connected. The claims for increased rating of bilateral hearing loss and service connection for sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for major depressive disorder and glenohumeral joint degenerative joint disease, calcific body, and postoperative dislocation of the right shoulder prior to January 17, 2017, are being remanded due to insufficient evidence or further clarification is needed.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, are found to be related to his service due to the impact of being falsely accused of sexual assault during active duty. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and earlier effective dates have been withdrawn.,The Veteran's appeals for initial disability ratings in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, gastroesophageal reflux disease with Barrett's esophagus, and sleep apnea have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, including adjustment disorder and depression. The Veteran's service treatment records indicate a diagnosis of adjustment disorder with depressed mood as early as September 2015 during active service.

The Veteran's asthma bronchial was granted service connection in a rating decision dated April 2022, effective August 5, 2021.,Service connection for depression with chronic pain and diabetes mellitus were denied as the evidence did not establish current disabilities.