Granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder (MDD) on a direct basis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether MDD had onset during service, and reasonable doubt was resolved in the Veteran's favor.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093519
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