Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal is for an increased rating for his acquired psychiatric disability, which was previously granted with a 70 percent rating. The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error regarding private medical records from his VA provider.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that there is no current diagnosis of this condition in accordance with DSM-5.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include a psychiatric disability, hearing loss, and eligibility for treatment under 38 U.S.C. § 1702.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders, was denied as he failed to report for necessary VA examinations without providing good cause.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder, as well as his claim for TDIU due to insufficient evidence regarding employment history.

The Veteran's asthma is found to be related to his active service, and he is granted service connection for this condition. The Board also grants a TDIU prior to April 15, 2015 due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with cannabis use disorder and radiculopathies of the lower extremities, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since September 24, 2014. Effective that date, he is granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's Brucellosis is rated at a maximum of 40 percent, granting an initial compensable rating. The service-connected post-cholecystectomy residuals with GERD are denied throughout the appeal period. A TDIU has been granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was added to the claims file after a statement of the case was issued, and thus the appeal must be remanded for further consideration.

The Board has denied service connection for major depressive disorder, right hernia, bilateral eye condition, stomach condition, bilateral foot condition, and diabetes mellitus as there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's psychiatric disability is etiologically related to his service event of the death of his mother.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a total disability rating and additional service-connected disabilities of 60 percent or more, or being permanently housebound due to his PTSD, has been denied. The Veteran's need for aid and attendance/housebound status is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are at least as likely as not related to a personal assault during her National Guard service.

The Veteran's psychological disability, rated as 100 percent disabling, is granted. The claim for TDIU is dismissed.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity nerve disabilities and upper extremity nerve disabilities, as well as depressive disorder, all presumed to be due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. The Veteran's current diagnoses are supported by medical evidence and the presumption of service connection.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxious distress is rated at 70 percent effective December 13, 2020. The appeal for a higher rating and TDIU remains pending.

The Board has decided that the Veteran and his significant other are not eligible for benefits under the PCAFC program due to a lack of personal care services needs. The appeal is being remanded to allow for further evaluation by an appropriate clinician.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for cold injury to the bilateral feet and PTSD/depression have been dismissed. The appeal for service connection for depression has been remanded.

The Board has denied the claims for service connection for tinnitus, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as anxiety and major depression), and schizophrenia due to a lack of evidence showing these conditions had their onset during the appellant's period of active duty for training.

The Veteran was granted a TDIU from December 9, 2019 to May 16, 2021. From May 17, 2021, the claim is denied as moot due to his entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate.