Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including depression and anxiety, is rated at 70 percent for the entire period on appeal. The Veteran also received a grant of TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand several claims due to the Veteran's entitlement to Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits, which were not considered in the previous decision.

The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for his service-connected depressive disorder with mixed features was granted, and the effective date of January 27, 2020 is confirmed.

The Veteran's service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, intermittent major depressive disorder to include PTSD has rendered her unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment. She is granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to incomplete verification of his Reserve service and inadequate medical opinions regarding his hypertension and hypertensive heart disease. The RO is instructed to verify all periods of active duty, obtain TERA medical opinions if necessary, and schedule the Veteran for a psychiatric examination.

The Veteran's anxiety, depression, and PTSD are found to have resulted from in-service stressors.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and depressive disorder, rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment from January 26, 2018 to February 28, 2023.

The Veteran's appeals seeking service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of his appeal by his authorized representative.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to the service-connected PTSD and MDD, finding that the side effects of the prescribed medications caused an increase in severity.

The Board has determined that the grant of service connection for PTSD was clearly and unmistakably erroneous, leading to its severance. The Veteran's appeal for restoration of service connection for PTSD is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it began in service and has continued to the present.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss (BHL) was denied as there is no evidence of current disability for VA purposes.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder but has remanded the issue of service connection for headaches due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The claims of service connection for a right arm disability, dizziness, hematomas, shortness of breath, cerebral tumor, heart disability, and skin disability are remanded.

The Board has granted an effective date of January 7, 2021 for service connection and a rating of 100 percent for Major Depressive Disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and needs additional information from a VA examiner regarding the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disabilities, including specific phobia of natural environment.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's anxiety and depression, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable, as his previous work experience and skills are sufficient to support a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating above 30 percent for major depressive disorder with insomnia was denied.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection of right and left hip disorders were remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, aching muscles, nocturia, depression, anxiety, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperlipidemia have been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and service.