Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including unspecified depressive disorder and anxiety, is granted as service connection due to the onset of symptoms during active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, and Depression as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require regular aid and attendance, resulting in the grant of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is moot.

The Veteran's Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular Aid and Attendance is granted as of April 25, 2024.,For diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent disability rating for his psychiatric disorder, including PTSD with MDD and anxiety, has been granted. However, the issue of entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is remanded due to procedural issues.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 26, 2020, for the temporary total evaluation for hospitalization due to service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU is granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's lay statements and medical records are considered in determining whether there is a nexus between current symptoms and service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder with TBI is rated at 70 percent, but the appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted, effective January 17, 2024. The Board has now granted an earlier effective date of May 31, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder, right ear hearing loss, migraine headaches, and bilateral foot conditions have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection was also denied for tinnitus.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for depression, Gram Positive Cocci Condition, chronic bronchitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and diseases of Keratinization due to untimely filing of the Decision Review Request.

The Veteran's anxiety and depressive disorders were rated at a 70 percent disability rating effective May 6, 2015.,Effective May 6, 2015, the Veteran was granted an earlier effective date for DEA benefits.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders. The other issues have been denied.

The Veteran's claims for an increased evaluation of his major depressive disorder and TDIU were denied due to failure to report to a VA examination without good cause. The Board found that the evidence did not show he was unable to follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, is granted an evaluation of 70 percent disabling from February 4, 2013, and in excess of 30 percent from November 2, 2018. A non-compensable evaluation for headaches remains unchanged.

The Veteran's service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Major Depressive Disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective December 14, 2021. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA guidelines.,The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected Depressive Disorder is causing him to require regular assistance in keeping himself clean and presentable, which may qualify him for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance. The case is being remanded to schedule a VA examination to assess this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder, standing alone, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from July 19, 2010, through October 17, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a headache disability is granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, stomach disability, and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions.