The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder was granted. The claims for tinea pedis, respiratory disability (including chronic bronchitis, COPD, and other respiratory pathology related to pulmonary eosinophilic granulomatosis and obstructive sleep apnea), foot disability other than tinea pedis, upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee disability are still pending and need further examination.
The deciding factor: The claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and clarification of diagnostic opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Tinea pedis, Respiratory disability (including chronic bronchitis, COPD, pulmonary eosinophilic granulomatosis, and obstructive sleep apnea), Foot disability other than tinea pedis (pes planus, plantar fasciitis, postoperative hallux valgus or bunion deformities), Upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, Right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20045427
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