The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that there was no evidence of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated in the line of duty during his period of Active Duty for Training.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the veteran's mental health condition was due to an event in service, and it was more likely related to post-service domestic and financial issues.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder (claimed as mental health condition to include panic attacks, depression, and anxiety)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 25, 2025

Citation

A25017029

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