The Veteran's claim for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not establish a link between his current symptoms and his military service. Service connection for TDIU was also denied as there is no showing of inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to service-connected disabilities. The claim for erectile dysfunction was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression, did not meet the criteria for service connection as there was no evidence of a nexus between his current symptoms and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (to include depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26024999
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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