Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) and remanded claims related to eye conditions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), and tension headaches.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a direct link between the Veteran's MDD and his active duty service. The other claims were denied due to lack of credible evidence supporting a diagnosis of the claimed conditions during or after service.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Asbestosis, Bilateral Peripheral Neuropathy of the Feet, Bilateral Peripheral Neuropathy of the Arms and Hands, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Cauda Equina and Conus Medullaris Syndromes, Chronic Irritable Hip Condition, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Functional Drop Attaches, Vertigo, Hypothalamus Dysfunction and Thalamus Damages, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Plumbism, Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (RFID)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018006
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