The Veteran's claim for service connection for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress was received by VA on April 2, 2012. The Board denied an earlier effective date as the original claim did not encompass a psychiatric condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's June 27, 2011 claim for hysterectomy did not reasonably encompass a claim for a psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Persistent Depressive Disorder with Anxious Distress
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19124025
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of September 10, 2023, for the award of a 70 percent rating for persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for PTSD and persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress was granted, resolving a previous denial based on the unverified nature of the stressor events.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.