The Board granted service connection for generalized anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, but denied service connection for high blood pressure. An initial rating of 30 percent was granted for migraine headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health conditions and sleep apnea were directly related to his active duty service, while the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of hypertension. The frequency of prostrating attacks for migraines warranted an initial rating of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized anxiety disorder with major depressive disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea, High blood pressure, Migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25057075
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.
What you can do next
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