Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating, TDIU based solely on his psychiatric conditions, and SMC based on aid and attendance has been dismissed. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his service-connected major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder (depression), and Anxiety based on new evidence received after the December 2020 rating decision. The Veteran's current psychiatric disorders are related to her in-service sexual assault.

The Veteran's delimiting date for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits was extended from January 23, 2015, to March 26, 2018, due to his mental health conditions preventing him from attending school.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial increased rating for service-connected PTSD has been dismissed as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU was denied because the evidence did not show that he was unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's earlier effective date claims for a 100 percent rating for service-connected major depressive disorder, SMC based on housebound status, and Dependents' Educational Assistance eligibility. The effective date of an award is fixed in accordance with when the claim was received or when entitlement arose, whichever is later.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's psychiatric disorders existed before service and were not aggravated by military sexual trauma.

The Veteran's appeal regarding service connection for PTSD (claimed as major depressive disorder) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder has been granted due to the submission of new evidence. The case is remanded for further review.

The Board denied the appellant's claims for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and PDD with major depressive episodes with psychotic symptoms. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of PTSD or establish that these conditions began during active service.

The Board denied service connection for depression, anxiety, and PTSD as there was no clear evidence of a pre-existing condition or in-service stressor that led to these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected hypertension is found to be the cause of her left cubital tunnel syndrome and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Her unspecified depressive disorder is rated at 50%.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for PTSD, TBI, and Weight Loss require readjudication due to the submission of new evidence since the last rating decision. The claims are currently in a remanded status.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation under Section 1151 for an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a current disability related to service or VA treatment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder in Remission, and Cannabis Use Disorder with Residuals of TBI was granted effective September 22, 2009. The Board found no evidence of a formal or informal claim prior to this date.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective February 26, 2024. The increase in disability during the one-year period prior to this date rendered him unemployable.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified insomnia disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected tinnitus and hearing loss.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is granted, but the case is remanded to obtain a new VA medical opinion.

The appeal regarding the grants of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder is dismissed as moot. Service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, but no higher, due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.