The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied. However, he received a non-compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss from December 6, 2006 to March 4, 2009 and an increased evaluation of 10 percent effective March 5, 2009.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to sleep apnea. The VA examination in December 2006 noted the Veteran's history of having been previously diagnosed with sleep apnea years back but never got a CPAP machine due to cost. There is no medical evidence linking his current sleep apnea to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0941402
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