The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and increased ratings for bursitis of the left hip and right hip. The Veteran's current symptoms are considered, with no ankylosis or other severe limitations.
The deciding factor: Obstructive sleep apnea was incurred in service due to inservice complaints of difficulty falling asleep and job anxiety. Bursitis of both hips is currently rated at 10% based on the presence of painful and limited motion without more significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive sleep apnea, bursitis, left hip, bursitis, right hip
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1003415
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