The Board granted service connection for depression and denied all other claims, including increased ratings and earlier effective dates.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a causal relationship between the Veteran's in-service medical evaluation board and his current diagnosis of depression. Other claims were dismissed due to untimely notice of disagreement or lack of evidence supporting an increase in rating or earlier effective date.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder condition, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hypertension, right knee instability, right knee degenerative joint disease, automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, depression

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 24, 2025

Citation

A25101713

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