Granted
The Board granted service connection for a psychiatric disability, diagnosed as major depressive disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood, based on the Veteran's reported symptoms during and since service.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports a direct link between the Veteran's current psychiatric conditions and her in-service stressors experienced during Desert Storm.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111025
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