The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder was granted with an effective date of November 18, 2020. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and increased rating for major depressive disorder were denied. Other claims related to vertigo, migraine headache disorder, high blood pressure, TDIU, DEA under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35, and special monthly compensation are still pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder was received on November 18, 2020, within one year of the date of receipt of her intent to file a claim, thus meeting the requirements for an effective date of November 18, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26008545
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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