Granted
The Board granted service connection for a neurocognitive disorder, major depressive disorder, and ADHD based on the evidence showing that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The March 2025 VA examiner provided favorable nexus opinions linking the Veteran's neurocognitive disorder and major depressive disorder to in-service trauma, while the presumption of soundness was not rebutted for ADHD due to insufficient evidence showing clear and unmistakable aggravation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- neurocognitive disorder, major depressive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25013992
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