The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, specifically major depressive disorder with anxiety, as the condition clearly and unmistakably existed prior to active duty and was not aggravated during service.

The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's depression existed prior to her active duty and there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation during service.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder (specifically major depressive disorder with anxiety)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 29, 2025

Citation

25015228

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