Granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left ankle disabilities, as well as a 100 percent evaluation for persistent depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the finding that the Veteran's ankle disabilities began during active service and his persistent depressive disorder caused total occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle disability, Left ankle disability, Persistent depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100639
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