The veteran's claims for service connection for dysthymia, obstructive sleep apnea (insomnia, day-time hypersomnolence, memory problems, difficulty concentrating), and herpes simplex were denied. The claim for increased rating for osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine was granted with a 40% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims for service connection were not supported by evidence showing in-service incurrence or manifestations of these conditions, or medical evidence linking them to service. The claim for increased rating for osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine was granted based on severe limitation of range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysthymia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Insomnia, Day-time Hypersomnolence, Memory Problems, Difficulty Concentrating), Herpes Simplex, Osteoarthritis of the Lumbosacral Spine
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2002
- Citation
- 0212191
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- Denied
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