Granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, finding that the evidence was at least in approximate balance that the condition was incurred in or caused by military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements about the onset and continuity of his MDD symptoms were found credible and consistent with his service circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002730
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