A veteran develops major depressive disorder as a direct result of service-connected PTSD. Under VA regulations, how is this secondary condition handled?
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A
It can be service-connected as secondary to the PTSD under 38 CFR 3.310
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B
It requires a separate in-service event to be rated
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C
It is automatically included in the PTSD rating without a separate claim
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D
It can only be rated if the PTSD rating is at least 50%