The Board denied earlier effective dates for ratings of major depressive disorder and right lower extremity neuropathy. The issues of service connection for right hip disability, left hip disability, and erectile dysfunction were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the criteria for higher ratings were met during the relevant periods.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder, right lower extremity neuropathy, right hip disability, left hip disability, erectile dysfunction

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

A25004715

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