The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating and earlier effective date for service-connected conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date due to the severity of symptoms being consistent with the 30% rating, and the claim arising after the date of claim respectively.

Claimed conditions

Major depressive disorder, Radiculopathy (femoral nerve) right lower extremity

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 31, 2025

Citation

A25094735

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