Depression decisions — 2026

The Board has determined that the evidence is insufficient to establish service connection for OSA secondary to Depressive Disorder and Obesity, and thus remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's mental health disability (unspecified depressive disorder) has not resulted in total occupational and social impairment, so the claim for an increased rating from 70 percent is denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for anxiety was denied as the evidence did not support a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.,The Veteran's claim for increased rating for depression was denied because his symptoms were consistent with those already covered by his existing service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral knees and back conditions, prevent him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU effective April 26, 2019.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability, finding that there is no evidence of chronic in-service injury or disease and no established continuity of symptomatology. The VA examiner opined that the current back disability is less likely than not incurred in service.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD, anxiety, and depression), finding a pre-decisional duty to assist error due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal of the July 2020 rating decision that denied service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD is dismissed as he has withdrawn his appeal.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder.,A rating of 70 percent for unspecified depressive disorder is granted, effective from August 19, 2019.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of VA examinations and incomplete evidence. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability, psychiatric disabilities, hypertension, cardiovascular disability, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral hearing loss are all being reviewed.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 70 percent for unspecified depressive disorder, and the claim is dismissed.

The Board found that the Appellant's discharge from service on November 19, 1973, under Other Than Honorable (OTH) conditions was due to unauthorized absence for a continuous period of at least 180 days. This constitutes a regulatory bar to VA compensation and health benefits.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including unspecified depressive disorder with anxious distress, and cervical strain. The criteria for direct service connection have been met due to the Veteran's reported symptoms during and since service.

The Board has readjudicated the claim of service connection for Major Depressive Disorder due to new and relevant evidence presented by the Veteran, including his lay statements and a VA treatment record. The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's depression is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including insomnia, is granted. The respiratory and eye conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical dysplasia, acquired psychiatric disorder, and low back condition is denied. The issues of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a low back condition are remanded.

The Board has dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition (including depression and anxiety) was granted in a March 2024 rating decision, which resolved all issues at stake.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examinations and opinions, which may affect the determination of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and other specified trauma-and stressor-related disorder, finding that there is medical evidence linking these conditions to in-service events.

The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of June 6, 2022 for a grant of a 70 percent disability rating for his acquired psychiatric disabilities, including major depressive disorder, anxiety/adjustment disorder, and insomnia.

The Veteran's back issue, bilateral ankles, bilateral shoulders, and neck issue are granted service connection. Tinnitus is also granted service connection.,Hypertension earlier effective date is dismissed as it was implemented by the AOJ based on a Board decision.

The Veteran's appeals of the January 2021 and February 2019 rating decisions for sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, and persistent depressive disorder are denied. The appeal of the January 2021 decision is dismissed.