The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, degenerative arthritis and disc disease of the lumbar spine, and multiple sclerosis. The increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for migraine headaches was denied.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a causal link between the Veteran's psychiatric disability and TBI residuals, back disability and in-service fall, and multiple sclerosis and in-service vaccinations.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder, degenerative arthritis and disc disease of the lumbar spine, multiple sclerosis

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 15, 2025

Citation

A25088725

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