Granted
The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted within the 90-day evidentiary window was new and relevant, and it supported a finding that the Veteran's mental health conditions began during his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized anxiety disorder, Major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101078
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