Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded several claims for further development and readjudication, including service connection for OSA and hypertension, as well as increased ratings for right wrist sprain, MDD, tension headaches, and other musculoskeletal conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence submitted since the prior final denial was new and relevant, warranting a readjudication of the claims for service connection for OSA and hypertension. The current evaluations for the right wrist, MDD, and tension headaches were not found to be warranted based on the available evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) disorder, Hypertension disorder, Right wrist disability, Major depressive disorder (MDD), Tension headaches, Bilateral hearing loss, Left ankle disorder, Right ankle disorder, Left knee disorder, Right knee disorder, Lumbar spine disorder, Left wrist disorder, Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100150
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