The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, bilateral knee disorders, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and a GI disorder as there was no evidence of these conditions during the appeal period. The claims were denied based on the lack of medical evidence supporting current diagnoses.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the absence of a current diagnosis for each condition claimed, which is required to establish service connection under the direct theory.

Claimed conditions

Acquired psychiatric disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Left knee disorder, Right knee disorder, Left carpal tunnel syndrome, Right carpal tunnel syndrome, Gastrointestinal (GI) disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 16, 2025

Citation

A25089207

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