The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be proximately due to his service-connected PTSD. The Board also finds that a rating in excess of 10 percent for diverticulosis and left lower extremity radiculopathy is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The August 2013 VA examination, along with the April 2016 VA mental health note, established a link between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his sleep apnea. The Board found that the evidence supported the conclusion that the Veteran's sleep apnea was due to or a result of his service-connected PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hearing loss disability, sleep apnea, right lower extremity radiculopathy, diverticulosis, left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1726121
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
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