Depression decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating, TDIU, and Dependents' Educational Assistance due to insufficient evidence of occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and higher initial ratings, except for a granted increase to 50 percent for migraine.

The Board denied a rating greater than 100 percent for the Veteran's unspecified trauma disorder and major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse, but remanded claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the trauma disability and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k).

The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, anxiety, and depression, due to a duty to assist error.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and service connection for obesity, as these were not supported by the evidence.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that no claim was received prior to July 6, 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from working since September 5, 2017, and he is entitled to a total disability rating for individual unemployability (TDIU) effective that date.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental health disability, to include anxiety disorder and depression, as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis that conforms to the DSM-5.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for migraines and remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a psychiatric disorder, to include anxiety and depression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for anxiety disorder and depressive disorder, finding that January 9, 2023, is the appropriate effective date.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD, is granted based on the evidence showing that his conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD, is granted based on the evidence showing that his conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD, is granted based on the evidence showing that his conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or event.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD, to include major depressive disorder, as the evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current diagnoses and his period of military service.

The Board grants service connection for major depressive disorder, finding a link to the Veteran's active service based on a positive medical opinion.

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, MDD, and GAD due to the need for a new VA examination and medical opinion addressing the nature and etiology of each diagnosed mental health disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder, as the evidence did not show that his condition manifested as total occupational and social impairment.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, nervous breakdown, and a heart disability.

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, finding that the evidence did not support occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The Board remanded the claim for service connection for traumatic brain injury due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, but denied increased ratings for PTSD and MDD, left ankle strain, and right ankle strain with degenerative arthritis.