Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's diffused large B-cell lymphoma stage 4 disability is related to service exposure, and secondary disabilities such as malignant pleural effusion, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gout, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and persistent depressive disorder are also related to this primary condition.,The Veteran's diffused large B-cell lymphoma stage 4 disability is a direct result of service exposure.

The Veteran's PTSD and DEA benefits were granted effective May 21, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran was unable to maintain employment due to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder resulted in occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to near continuous depression and chronic sleep impairment. The Board finds that from May 13, 2019, a rating of 70 percent, but not higher, is warranted for his persistent depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for PTSD and an acquired psychiatric condition to include anxiety and depression due to insufficient information in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors, specifically failing to verify an in-service stressor and not affording a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his alleged toxic exposure during service.

The Veteran's psychiatric disability, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorder, is rated at 50 percent effective March 14, 2022. The heart condition, peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet, and TDIU claims are remanded.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including PTSD and MDD with anxious distress, are related to her military service. The Board granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Major depressive disorder, moderate recurrent, with anxious distress and Social anxiety disorder, finding that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and a higher disability rating for chronic scalp folliculitis. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records and conduct further examinations as needed.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is rated as non-compensable.,His acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, is rated at 50 percent.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety, insomnia and depression are currently rated at 30 percent. The Board denied an increased rating as the symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the Board Appeal request was not timely filed with respect to the November 19, 2021 rating decision denying service connection for various conditions.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety, depression, and PTSD with opioid and alcohol use disorders) is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is denied as not service connected.

The Veteran's claim for a rating of 100 percent for PTSD is granted, and the issue of service connection for sleep apnea is readjudicated. The TDIU issue is dismissed due to the grant of a 100 percent rating for PTSD. The issues of service connection for headaches, lower back condition, and hypertension are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for unspecified anxiety disorder, finding that the current psychiatric diagnoses are directly incurred in service due to multiple stressors and self-medicating with alcohol use.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent effective December 16, 2017. Earlier effective dates are granted for a 100 percent disability rating for unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress and mild alcohol use disorder, as well as eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance under 38 USC chapter 35.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder (MDD) is denied. The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as they were less severe and frequent than those associated with a 70% rating.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU claim is granted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including depressive disorder, unspecified trauma disorder, and unspecified anxiety disorder, are found to be related to his active service. The claims for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction are remanded due to the need for additional development.