The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for a 70 percent disability rating for major depressive disorder. The decision is final and not subject to further appeal.

The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to continuously pursue his initial claim following the June 24, 2020, rating decision, which became final one year after the decision was issued.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 28, 2025

Citation

A25007482

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