The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder was granted with an effective date of August 14, 2024. The Board found that the previous denial in 1992 did not apply due to lack of notice and the Veteran's intent to file on August 14, 2024.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted an intent to file on August 14, 2024, which established the effective date for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26004485
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