The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for right foot Morton's neuroma were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection or entitlement to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners provided clear opinions stating there was no evidence linking the Veteran's conditions to his military service or service-connected disabilities, and the medical literature did not support a causal link between environmental exposures and sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic obstructive sleep apnea, right foot Morton's neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1722671
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The Board denied the claim for an increased disability rating for right ankle condition and remanded the claim for service connection of right foot Morton's neuroma, secondary to a service-connected right ankle condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from caring for himself and protecting himself, requiring regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied in a February 2019 rating decision. The appeal was improperly docketed and dismissed due to non-compliance with essential claims-processing rules.
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