Depression decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety with insomnia and symptoms of depression, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, insomnia, delusional disorder, mood disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and adjustment disorder.

The appeal regarding the timeliness of the Veteran's substantive appeal (VA Form 9) was granted due to good cause for an extension.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for other specified depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, finding that there was no evidence reasonably indicating a link between the Veteran's psychiatric disability and his Hepatitis C prior to November 2021.

The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for persistent depressive disorder, finding the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board remands the claim for a VA addendum opinion to more completely and adequately evaluate the Veteran's psychiatric disorder.

The Board remands the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, as a VA examination is necessary to determine its etiology.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include PTSD and depression due to a duty to assist error regarding the verification of a claimed stressor.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a neurological disability (claimed as Parkinson's disease), and a cardiovascular disability due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's military service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for depression, anxiety, and extreme aggression was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision could be made.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied compensable initial evaluations for dermatitis, migraines, left knee disability, and right knee disability.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder, as there was no evidence of a current disability, in-service incurrence, or nexus to service.

The Board remands the claims for readjudication as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 70 percent for his acquired psychiatric disability and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, finding it to be related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as unspecified depressive disorder, based on the evidence showing that the disability initially manifested during active duty.

The Board granted a disability rating of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with unspecified anxiety disorder, effective October 19, 2022.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased rating greater than 50 percent for major depressive disorder, and the Board has dismissed this matter.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression, based on the evidence showing a nexus between the Veteran's active-duty service and his current psychiatric condition.