Depression decisions — 2025

The appeal for service connection for depression was dismissed because the veteran did not file a timely notice of disagreement.

The veteran is granted a 70% rating for their service-connected depressive disorder with insomnia and an effective date of November 2, 2020, for total disability based on individual unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder was granted because it is secondary to their service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The veteran's PTSD rating was increased to 100% effective December 23, 2020. An earlier effective date was denied.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for TDIU was granted starting from January 6, 2009. However, the claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound status was denied.

The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date earlier than November 16, 2021, for service connection of major depressive disorder with anxious distress and insomnia disorder. The veteran did not submit a claim or intent to file a claim before this date.

The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of both legs, need for aid and attendance, and housebound status are denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented natural knee action with prostheses in place or required regular aid and attendance due to her conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD with alcohol use disorder was granted based on new and material evidence showing a link between military trauma and the current condition.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including leg pain, knee strain, psychiatric disorders, and TBI, was granted. The claim for TDIU was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for major depressive disorder and PTSD, finding no evidence linking these conditions to the veteran's military service.

The appeal for service connection of PTSD, adjustment disorder, and depression was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The Board identified errors in the VA's duty to assist and ordered additional actions.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee degenerative arthritis was denied. The claim for TDIU prior to July 5, 2021, was also denied, but the claim for TDIU from July 5, 2021, was dismissed as moot.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depressive disorder, traumatic brain injury residuals, and migraine headaches.

The veteran's effective date for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder is July 30, 2020. The Board granted the claim based on continuous pursuit and recharacterization under Clemmons v. West.

The veteran's service connection for a low back condition was granted, and a 100% rating for major depressive disorder with anxious distress was also granted. The claim for total disability based on individual unemployability was remanded.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's psychiatric disabilities, including depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder. The decision was based on evidence showing that these conditions were not likely caused by or related to her active military service.

The veteran's rating for depressive disorder with anxious distress was increased to 70%. The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily life.

The appeal for TDIU was dismissed as moot because the veteran already received a 100% disability rating. The request for an earlier effective date for service connection of depression was denied.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions due to lack of evidence showing a current disability or link to military service.