The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for left leg arthritis, right leg arthritis, sleep apnea, a head scar, and a chin scar.
The deciding factor: The August 2020 VA examiner found that the Veteran's diagnosed PTSD included symptoms of depression and anxiety, which were 'enhanced' or 'exacerbated' by pain from his service-connected disabilities. However, there was no evidence of current knee disorders or a positive medical relationship between sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Major depressive disorder, Arthritis - left leg, Arthritis - right leg, Sleep apnea, Head scar, Chin scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25053527
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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