The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder, and assigned an initial rating of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss. Other claims were denied.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for the psychiatric disability based on evidence showing it was related to the Veteran's period of active service. The other claims were denied due to a lack of new and relevant evidence supporting them.

Claimed conditions

right ankle disability, sleep apnea, skin disability, psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder), erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 12, 2025

Citation

A25098072

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