Depression decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a dental condition, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep apnea. The Board found that the veteran was not given notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for major depressive disorder was denied, but they were granted total disability based on individual unemployability. The claim for service connection for a sleep disorder was remanded.

The veteran was granted a 30% rating for their chronic left foot injury with pes planus and plantar fasciitis from March 17, 2021 to December 6, 2021. All other issues were denied or remanded.

The Board dismissed claims for pseudofolliculitis barbae residual anterior neck scars and depressive disorder due to chronic pain syndrome with MDD-like episode as they were already granted. The claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 30 percent for plantar fasciitis was withdrawn. The claim for a compensable disability rating for corneal scar of the right eye was denied. All other issues related to service connection were remanded.

The veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder and foot condition have been determined to prevent her from working, so she has been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of PTSD, depressive disorder, and insomnia disorder. The VA will verify the veteran's military service periods and obtain relevant records.

The veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral knee disability was granted. The claim for psychiatric disability, including major depressive disorder and PTSD, was remanded for further evaluation.

The veteran's claim for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder; persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted. All other claims were denied or remanded.

The veteran's rating for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and panic attacks was increased to 70%.

The Board granted service connection for the veteran's unspecified depressive disorder, finding that new evidence submitted after an August 2022 rating decision was relevant and warranted readjudication.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability. The Veteran's representative will receive additional documentation and an addendum opinion addressing the relationship between OSA and the psychiatric disability.

The veteran's PTSD with depression rating was increased to 70% effective November 1, 2008. The veteran was granted a 100% rating from October 1, 2019. TDIU was granted from May 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019 but dismissed thereafter.

The veteran's appeals for service connection for anxiety, depression, and a higher rating for PTSD were dismissed because the veteran withdrew all issues.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a December 2023 rating decision. The Veteran was granted service connection for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder.

The veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 50% for migraine headaches and 100% for major depressive disorder from September 28, 2014. The claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance from October 27, 2011. This decision is based on the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims were not substantiated by evidence.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for PTSD was denied, but a 10% rating for PCOS was granted effective May 4, 2022.

The Board vacated its previous decision and will re-adjudicate the appeals. The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied based on the evidence available at the time of the May 2019 rating decision.