Depression decisions — 2025

The veteran's disability rating for major depressive disorder was increased to 70% effective May 2, 2012.

The proposed reduction of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain evaluation was dismissed. Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was granted, but other conditions were denied.

Service connection for PTSD and PDD with panic attacks is granted due to in-service stressors.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to major depressive disorder is granted.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for tension headaches and major depressive disorder was denied, but they were granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board remanded all issues to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's surviving spouse will be given notice of her right to a hearing and the claims will be readjudicated.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) has been granted. The Veteran is considered unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment because of their service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder because the VA did not properly notify the Veteran of alternative means to establish his stressor. A new examination is required.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's claimed psychiatric disorders because there was no evidence of a current disorder related to military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as secondary to their service-connected depression has been granted. The Board found that the IBS is proximately due to the service-connected depression.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other disabilities. The Board found that further medical opinions are needed.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The Veteran's psychiatric records are conflicting, and additional evidence is needed.

The Board remanded the case to correct errors in obtaining medical records and opinions. The Veteran will get another VA exam.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for anxiety, cleithrophobia, and depression to provide proper notice of the right to a hearing before readjudicating the issues.

The veteran's service connection for anxiety, depression, and PTSD is granted. The effective date for PTSD is set to May 26, 2022.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disorders due to new and relevant evidence. The Board will consider whether these conditions are related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities or obesity.

The appeal for PTSD service connection was dismissed because the veteran already received a service connection for depression, which includes all mental health conditions.

The Board remands the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include a depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and a neurocognitive disorder, for further development.

The appeal regarding the reduction of the veteran's psychiatric disability rating from 100% to 70% was dismissed because the veteran had a concurrent Higher Level Review request pending.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of a depressive disorder as secondary to a service-connected seizure disorder. The VA needs to get a better medical opinion.