Partly granted
The Veteran was granted a 70 percent initial evaluation for MDD prior to June 14, 2023, and an effective date of February 14, 2022, for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The Board also granted entitlement to TDIU prior to June 14, 2023.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's MDD and its impact on his occupational and social functioning justified a higher initial evaluation, while the evidence supported an earlier effective date for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea based on the intent-to-file rule.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with alcohol abuse disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107211
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