Depression decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition, denied initial compensable ratings for tension headaches and unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, granted an initial 10 percent rating for GERD, and denied initial compensable ratings for erectile dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance, as her service-connected disabilities did not necessitate regular assistance from another person. The claim for housebound criteria was dismissed as it had already been granted in a previous decision.

The Board granted an effective date of June 21, 2012, for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder based on the Veteran's informal claim received that day.

The Board granted an effective date of June 21, 2012, for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Board denied an increased rating for major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability to include PTSD, depression, and anxiety due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for depressive disorder with anxiety and insomnia, but denied an initial compensable rating for dental teeth seven, eight, and nine. The issues of service connection for hypertension and left ear hearing loss were remanded.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for service connection and increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and left knee disabilities, but denied an increased rating for the left knee strain, limitation of extension. Service connection was also granted for depression.

The Board granted a 40% initial rating for left upper extremity paresthesia, hypoesthesia and denied higher ratings or service connection for other conditions.

The Board granted an effective date of December 7, 2016 for the grant of a 70 percent rating for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) beginning May 1, 2024.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a sleep disorder, and hypertension. The claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for anxiety and depression, and the Board dismissed the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for right foot residuals of hallux valgus, status post-surgery and a rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder from December 7, 2022. Service connection was denied for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board granted service connection for varicose veins of the lower extremities and denied an initial rating higher than 50 percent for a mental health disability.

The Board granted an effective date of March 10, 2008 for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include depression and anxiety, as it requires a new etiology opinion.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), finding that the evidence supports a link between these conditions and the Veteran's active military service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, which was aggravated during active duty for training in November 2021. The other conditions were remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include other specified insomnia disorder, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, as proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus.