The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder but denied it for obstructive sleep apnea and right hand neuropathy. The claims for left hip sprain and lumbosacral strain were remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for MDD as the evidence supported a causal relationship with the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities, while OSA and right hand neuropathy were denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or direct link to service. The left hip sprain and lumbosacral strain claims were remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Right Hand Neuropathy, Left Hip Sprain, Lumbosacral Strain (Back)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097798
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