Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to a service-connected depressive disorder due to chronic pain associated with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, was granted. The decision is based on evidence showing that obesity caused by the depressive disorder led to the sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder caused obesity, which in turn caused obstructive sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, depressive disorder due to chronic pain associated with degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004703
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