Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder with psychotic features, alcohol use disorder, unspecified cannabis use disorder, and stimulant use disorder but denied an increased rating for right ankle fracture residuals and osteoarthritis. The claims for service connection for bilateral pes planus and migraines were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current psychological conditions are related to in-service sexual assault and witnessing traumatic events, while the right ankle condition does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle fracture residuals and osteoarthritis, Major depressive disorder with psychotic features, Alcohol use disorder, Unspecified cannabis use disorder, Stimulant use disorder (cocaine), Bilateral pes planus, Migraines with vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25106013
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