Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including schizoaffective disorder depressive type and major depressive disorder, is rated at 100 percent effective May 2, 2024. The issue of entitlement to Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) from July 22, 2022 through May 2, 2024 is dismissed as moot.

The Veteran's service connection claims for PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder have been granted. The claim for Major Depressive Disorder secondary to PTSD has also been granted.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The claims for PTSD, neck scars, quadriplegia, bladder and bowel issues have all been dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings were denied.,A TDIU was granted beginning September 30, 2019.

The Veteran's SMC claim is denied because he does not have additional service-connected disabilities independently rated at 60 percent or more, separate and distinct from his major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's GAD/DD is granted an initial 70 percent rating, but no higher. Other claims are either denied or remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD (including anxiety and depression), all of which are found to be due to the Veteran's service-connected lower back and bilateral knee conditions. Service connection for PTSD was denied as there is no credible evidence linking it to a verified in-service stressor.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is related to his service, but there is no valid diagnosis of PTSD. Service connection for major depressive disorder is granted.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because she withdrew her appeal in April 2021, more than one year after the December 2019 rating decision.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, including PTSD, a depressive disorder, and alcohol use disorder, is granted as service connected.,Tinnitus is also granted as service connected.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MST began in 1967, and he is now entitled to an effective date of February 12, 2018 for his claims of PTSD and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA).

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring a VA examination to assess the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed for acquired psychiatric disorder(s).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of recent VA examination, and it is recommended that the Veteran undergoes another examination to assess his current psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability, including major depression and generalized anxiety disorder, is related to his active service, but cannabis use disorder and tobacco use disorder are not.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was denied, but his claim for an acquired psychiatric condition, specifically adjustment disorder with anxiety and depression, was granted. The Board found that the evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's adjustment disorder began in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, and somatic symptom disorder is granted. Service connection for right calf disability and right knee arthritis is also granted. The claims for left knee condition and back condition are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including Major Depressive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder, are granted as service connected due to a link between his in-service stressor and current symptoms.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, the highest available rating under the General Formula for Mental Disorders.

The Veteran's depressive disorder with anxious distress is being remanded for a more detailed opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine condition and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.