Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted effective August 24, 2010. The case is remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether a singular service-connected disability caused the need for regular aid and attendance prior to August 23, 2010.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating than 70 percent for PTSD and MDD is remanded due to the Board not providing adequate reasons or bases in support of its decision, failing to ensure VA satisfied its duty to assist, and not discussing whether 38 C.F.R. § 3.156(b) applies to the Veteran's June 2017 VA treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, MDD, and anxiety, due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to his service-connected psychiatric disability, while the SMC claim based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and issues related to TDIU.

The appeals of the deferrals for various disability ratings and effective dates have been dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for certain conditions were granted, but the VA RO deferred decisions on the assignments of compensable disability ratings and effective dates.

The Board dismissed the appeal of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to a valid withdrawal by the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and depression, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are related to in-service stressors and his service-connected bilateral lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, respectively.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, specifically PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, has been rated at 70 percent since July 8, 2024. The rating is based on the severity of symptoms such as depressed mood, anxiety, chronic sleep impairment, and disturbances in motivation and mood.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric condition to include PTSD with depression and anxiety have been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on new evidence received since previous denial decisions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression) due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's OSA is related to active duty service, while the psychiatric disorder claim requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) due to errors in the duty to assist. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered with new medical opinions addressing the onset and relationship of his conditions to service, including any aggravation by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause incapacity requiring regular aid and attendance, and the Board has granted SMC effective March 17, 2023.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), and Alcohol Use Disorder, is granted as the result of military service. The Veteran's PTSD and Hypertension claims are denied.

An effective date of December 10, 2022, is granted for the grant of a 70 percent rating for PTSD (previously rated as unspecified anxiety disorder with unspecified depressive disorder with traumatic brain injury and also claimed as depression and insomnia).,The claim of entitlement to a rating higher than 30 percent for GERD is denied.

The Board has dismissed all claims due to the Veteran's death during the appeal process.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis and an increased rating for persistent depressive disorder have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by the Veteran.

The appeal concerning service connection for left hearing loss, tinnitus, an acquired mental health condition (depression, anxiety and insomnia), a lumbar spine condition, a right knee condition, and a left knee condition is dismissed. The appeals for service connection for headaches, erectile dysfunction, and gastrointestinal condition are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for various conditions, finding that the appeal was untimely filed.