Depression decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression and PTSD, is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Board finds that the Veteran provided good cause for not attending his VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for dyslipidemia, left lower extremity diabetic neuropathy, left upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, right upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and major depressive disorder. The Board found that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's active-duty service.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not support a higher or separate rating.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress was denied due to lack of additional impairment warranting such a rating.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities was granted, as his service-connected conditions prevented him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date of July 9, 2009, for a 70% evaluation for PTSD with other specified depressive disorder, cocaine dependence, and marijuana dependence. The Board found that the increase in severity was factually ascertainable on this date.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected persistent depressive disorder is granted, with an effective date of July 31, 2023.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for service-connected unspecified depressive disorder is being remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition, including angina, has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The claim for an increased rating for unspecified depressive disorder remains denied.,The Board is remanding the case to consider the newly submitted evidence in determining whether it warrants a higher disability rating for the Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of Major Depressive Disorder was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted as secondary to her service-connected scar residual of Achilles tendon laceration on the right foot.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty-to-assist error and insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's MDD is related to his in-service ship collision.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress earlier than March 17, 2025 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress was also denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in obtaining service personnel records, which may affect whether the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions are related to his military service.

Your claim for service connection for anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorder has been dismissed as the appeal is now addressed under a different docket number.

The Veteran seeks service connection for depression, which she asserts began following a miscarriage during her military service. The Board finds that a remand is necessary to fulfill VA's duty to assist in developing this claim.

The Veteran's service-connected unspecified depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy caused an inability to protect himself against daily environment hazards starting October 20, 2020. Effective October 20, 2020, the Veteran is granted SMC based on need for aid and attendance.

The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability is dismissed as the Veteran's claim was granted in a May 2023 rating decision. The effective date of July 15, 2019 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD, anxiety disorder, and alcohol use disorder) is granted. Service connection for a low back disability is denied. The claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability is remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and service connection claims were denied. The rating in excess of 30 percent for major depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder was denied, as the symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. Hypertension and allergic rhinitis were also denied as they did not meet the required diagnostic criteria.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to use a mobility scooter for SAH. The Veteran needs an examination to determine if his conditions have worsened enough to require SAH.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disabilities, including PTSD, major depressive disorder, and major neurocognitive disorder, are related to his service. The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection.