Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal for an earlier effective date and a higher initial rating for persistent depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted a signed statement indicating his intent to withdraw the appeal, which was validly filed with the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- persistent depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096100
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