The Board denied service connection for syncope but granted an initial rating of 70 percent for persistent depressive disorder, with anxious distress, with intermittent major depressive episodes, without current episode, moderate.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability manifested by symptoms of a syncopal disorder or related central neurologic diagnosis. However, the Veteran's persistent depressive disorder was found to have manifested in symptoms suggesting occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas due to such symptoms as near-continuous panic or depression, impaired impulse control, and difficulty adapting to stressful circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25023566
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a headache disorder and remanded the claims for syncope, tinea pedis, and nail dystrophy.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn the appeal for service connection for multiple conditions, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The claim for syncope was also granted. However, the claim for hypertensive heart disease was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a disability other than atrial fibrillation that is manifested by dizziness and/or syncope to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
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