The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for nocturnal myoclonus and central-type sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a causal relationship between these conditions and either service or his service-connected cervical spine and low back disorders.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners concluded that there was no evidence to support a causal relationship between the veteran's nocturnal myoclonus and central-type sleep apnea and his service-connected cervical spine and low back disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- nocturnal myoclonus, central-type sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2002
- Citation
- 0203043
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Meniere's syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, urinary frequency, and nocturnal myoclonus as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's current sleep apnea and nocturnal myoclonus are related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.
- Denied
The veteran's employment as a Director in Instructional Programs has been deemed sufficient to meet his rehabilitation goals, and he is therefore considered rehabilitated.
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