Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's TDIU and DEA eligibility claims are denied as he was not unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 9, 2021. The SMC housebound claim is also denied due to lack of evidence of substantial confinement.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder with anxious distress, is granted as service connected. The Board found that the current diagnosis and the relationship between the condition and service are supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major depressive disorder, and Generalized anxiety disorder) has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board also found that the Veteran is eligible for special monthly compensation due to his single service-connected disability rated as total and additional disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition including unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to military service.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the decision was made, so the case is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability, including PTSD and Major Depressive Disorder, is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including dysthymia, major depressive disorder, and PTSD, as of March 16, 2005. The decision is based on the evidence showing a formal diagnosis during active duty and consistent lay testimony.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to a TDIU and an increased evaluation for left Achilles tendonitis. The Veteran's service-connected conditions have rendered her unable to work during certain periods, but further review is needed.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased disability rating in excess of 70 percent for his PTSD with major depressive disorder, alcohol abuse disorder, and insomnia is remanded due to incomplete records. The issue of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the increased rating claim.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, PTSD with depression, is related to a verified in-service stressor.,The history of pelvic inflammatory disease resulting in infertility was also linked to the same in-service event.

The appeal to reduce the Veteran's evaluation for a recurrent moderate major depressive disorder with anxious distress and a bipolar II disorder is dismissed. The Board finds that the AOJ did not provide proper notice of his right to a hearing before VA issued the rating decision on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable rating for hypothyroidism, increased ratings for major depressive disorder with posttraumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and specific phobia, earlier effective dates for various conditions, and TDIU, SMC, and DEA are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and evaluations.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, but denied a higher rating. The case is being remanded to obtain all outstanding VA treatment records, specifically mental health treatment records.

The Veteran's migraines are rated at the highest possible level (50%) due to very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks of migraine pain productive of severe economic inadaptability.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disability other than PTSD and cannabis use disorder, but not for major depressive disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Service connection is also granted for an eating disorder (bulimia), though the Veteran's eating behaviors do not meet diagnostic criteria.

The reduction of the evaluation for depression from 70 percent to 30 percent, effective March 28, 2020, was not proper and is rescinded.

The appeal for service connection for conductive hearing loss of the right ear is dismissed. The Veteran's PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder has been rated at 50 percent since January 8, 2020, but his appeal for a higher rating remains pending.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating due to lack of total social and occupational impairment.

Service connection is granted for PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD is related to a personal assault stressor during service. Service connection for diabetes mellitus type II is remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was denied as her service-connected disabilities did not preclude her from securing or following substantially gainful occupation. The TMJ claim is remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Veteran's PTSD and Bell's palsy have been granted service connection.,However, the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability claim has been denied.