Granted
The Board granted service connection for persistent depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's condition was aggravated by his military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding of aggravation due to in-service stress and chronic pain, despite an initial negative medical nexus opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- persistent depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25103015
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