Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a nexus to the death of his son during active service, which caused depression and other mental health issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017860
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