Depression decisions — 2025

The Board denied the claims of CUE in both the August 2, 1991 and November 20, 2013 rating decisions.

The Board denied service connection for left ankle and mental health disabilities, but granted service connection for eye condition (vision) and tinnitus for purposes of health care benefits under Chapter 17, Title U.S.C.

The Board granted an initial 70 percent rating for the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder/major depressive disorder with psychotic features, effective October 15, 2014. The claim for a higher rating for hypertension was denied.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected colon cancer. The claims for asbestosis, headaches, right foot pain, right hand pain, and stomach rash were remanded for further development.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected stroke and neurocognitive disorder, which entitles him to SMC(o) at the maximum rate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for an anxiety condition, a depression condition, and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was no evidence of separate current disabilities manifesting as anxiety or depression disorders that would warrant any separate compensable ratings.

The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, claimed as depression and denied claims for service connection for tinnitus, sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities, right foot, left foot, and various other musculoskeletal conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for asthma and unspecified depressive disorder, as well as the character of discharge claim, to the AOJ for further consideration under amended regulations.

The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for the Veteran's depressive disorder as the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claims for further development, including obtaining records related to the Veteran's discharge and treatment records from Tyler Mental Health.

The Board denied higher ratings for hypothyroidism and Parkinson's Disease residuals, but granted earlier effective dates for some service-connected conditions.

The Board granted service connection for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and increased the rating for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) to 70 percent.

The Board remands the issues of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, an evaluation greater than 30 percent for residuals of right foot surgery, a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to a service-connected disability, and eligibility for special monthly compensation.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is aggravated by his service-connected audiological disabilities or the treatment thereof.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for major depressive disorder, to include alcohol use disorder. The claim for a bilateral foot disability and hypertension were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for depression, PTSD, and ED due to outstanding evidence and a need for further development.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, for further development of the record.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and special monthly compensation claims.

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include an unspecified depressive disorder (claimed as PTSD), due to inadequate medical opinions that failed to address relevant lay statements and evidence.

The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for other specified stressor and trauma related disorder and persistent depressive disorder prior to January 4, 2024, and a 50 percent rating as of that date.