The Board has determined that there was clear and unmistakable error in the June 1969 rating decision denying service connection for depressive reaction with history of syncope, which was found to be not aggravated by service. As a result, the Veteran's claim is granted.
The deciding factor: The correct facts as they were known at the time of the June 1969 adjudication would have changed the outcome if recognized, manifestly changing the decision.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive reaction, history of syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1513200
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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