Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's PTSD with major depressive disorder has been granted an initial 70 percent rating, and he is also entitled to a TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including major depressive disorder and other specified stressor or trauma related disorder, finding that the Veteran's current mental health conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and lumbosacral strain due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating and TDIU due to PTSD with MDD and alcohol use disorder. The AOJ is required to obtain all relevant medical records, including private mental health treatment records from the Fort Collins VA Vet Center and any private care since approximately 2019.

The Veteran's service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, but her claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has granted an effective date of July 14, 2015 for the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with MDD. The decision is based on the earlier date that symptoms were first documented.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were dismissed as the issues have already been reviewed and denied in a previous rating decision. The denial of service connection was upheld for all conditions except elevated cholesterol, which was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a 70 percent rating for PTSD with MDD, effective November 21, 2012, is granted.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to August 29, 2018 for the award of service connection for PTSD with major depressive disorder is denied as there is no evidence prior to that date that may be interpreted as a formal or informal claim.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD and MDD, as well as a bilateral eye disability. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible reports of in-service events and ongoing medical treatment.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The decision is remanded due to inadequate medical examination and potential errors in duty to assist.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD with depression, anxiety/nervousness, sleep disturbances and insomnia, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to in-service stressors.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, finding that obesity caused by depression is an intermediate step in developing OSA.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding PTSD and a higher rating for his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, so the cases are dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted with an effective date of May 22, 2018. The decision is based on continuous pursuit of the claim since December 30, 2013.

The Veteran's cause of death, necrotizing pancreatitis, was determined to be caused by his service-connected psychiatric disability (depression and alcohol abuse disorder), which substantially contributed to his death. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and consideration of updated employment information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety, is granted. The Board finds that the evidence supports a finding of in-service personal assault leading to PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for the PCAFC due to a lack of personal care services and because participation in the program was not in his best interest. The decision must be remanded to provide a more detailed medical opinion and ensure proper notice.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for depression and prescription drug addiction require additional development due to a duty-to-assist error.