The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current diagnosis of sleep apnea is found to have its onset during active service, and he was treated for symptoms of snoring and cessation of breathing while in service. Service connection is granted for sleep apnea. The Board also finds that the Veteran has a left knee scar status post cyst removal and facial scars as a result of acne vulgaris which had its onset during active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran experienced symptoms of snoring and cessation of breathing while in active service, leading to his current diagnosis of sleep apnea. The Board finds that this condition is related to his military service due to credible lay statements from fellow Marines and a medical opinion linking the onset of sleep apnea during service.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, coronary artery disease (CAD), migraines, left knee scar, facial scars
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1416347
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease manifesting within one year after service and concluding that the current disability is not related to his in-service deviated septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
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