MAJOR DREPRESSIVE DISORDERS

[EDWIN]

Can I file a va claim based on my medical records of 1986 for mild depression while in service ??

[MikeHunt]

Yes.

You need those records, or, need to ensure the regional office has them when they rate your claim.

You need to have a current diagnosis.

You need to have a clinician write the famous line in a DBQ "it is more likely than not ..." that connects the in service event with your current diagnosis

[waccamawwild]

Contact your primary care doctor and see if we will set you up with mental health visit. Get a copy of your enlisted records and medical records and talk to a veterans service officer. You don't have to be a member to get help from American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, etc. They file claims for veterans all the time.