Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits is denied because she was not found to be in need of personal care services due to an inability to perform ADLs or a need for supervision for at least six continuous months prior to her July 2024 claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, specifically spinal fusion, cervical radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for PTSD and depression due to a fall during basic training resulting in a head injury. The Veteran's appeal is not about service connection at all, but rather about increased ratings for TBI.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of PTSD, anxiety, and depression as they are concurrent with a prior appeal.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent evaluation of her psychiatric disability and for basic eligibility for Chapter 35 Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) based on permanent and total disability status is denied. The earliest possible effective date for the 70 percent rating is March 26, 2021.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional evidence and examination, including VA imaging records and a mental health examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for depressive disorder, left upper extremity radiculopathy with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, cervical spine disorder, and left shoulder disorder have been denied.,No effective date earlier than July 13, 2022 has been granted for the grant of service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's psychiatric disability, diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder and persistent depressive disorder, finding that it had its onset during service and is related to service.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder, severe with psychotic features, is granted a 100 percent rating from April 12, 2020, to July 15, 2022. The effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits is set at April 12, 2020.

The Veteran's mental health condition, specifically unspecified anxiety disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, is granted at a 50% rating effective June 1, 2021. Service connection for tinnitus is granted. The earlier effective dates for right shoulder and back service connection are also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, and depressive disorders is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a medical opinion regarding the onset of these conditions during service.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, was found to have caused occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. The severity of the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's attempts to extend the time to file an appeal for decisions denying service connection for low back condition, PTSD/depression, and unspecified depressive disorder and vertigo. The appeals were dismissed as not timely filed.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, left ankle disability (not specified), and acquired psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) has been denied. The appeal is REMANDED for further development.

The Veteran's cause of death was previously denied, but new evidence has been submitted showing major depressive disorder and PTSD as contributory causes. The claim is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeals for an increased rating and TDIU have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of these claims by the Veteran's representative.

The Board has granted an effective date of December 7, 2017 for a 50 percent rating for unspecified depressive disorder with unspecified schizophrenia disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for major depressive disorder was denied, and service connection claims for respiratory and gastrointestinal disabilities were also denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing or following substantial gainful employment since January 1, 2017.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for adjustment disorder, depression and insomnia; a left hip disability with difficulty walking and standing; and dizziness spells. The evidence does not support current diagnoses of these conditions.