The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder and sleep apnea, but denied a compensable rating for the left shin scar and an increased rating for the painful scar on the left leg, as well as service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings for the scars or service connection for PTSD, while it supported the grant of service connection for major depressive disorder. The reasoning was based on the specific criteria and findings related to each condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25056069
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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