The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and anxiety, but dismissed the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for a right thumb disorder, a compensable rating for a right thumb scar, a rating in excess of 10 percent for a right thumb scar, and a left great toe disorder as moot. The claims for service connection for a left hip disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and PTSD were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing a nexus between the Veteran's major depressive disorder and anxiety and his military service, while other claims were withdrawn or dismissed due to lack of evidence or as moot.

Claimed conditions

Right thumb disorder, Right thumb scar, Left great toe disorder, Acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder and anxiety), Left hip disorder, Right shoulder disorder, PTSD

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 14, 2025

Citation

A25099208

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