Service connection for headaches is denied.,Service connection for OSA is granted on a secondary basis to PTSD.,The effective date of service connection for PTSD is July 15, 2013.,The effective date of service connection for tinnitus is July 15, 2013.,The effective date of service connection for DMII with ED is November 15, 2012.,The effective date of service connection for PN of the bilateral lower extremities is September 12, 2014.
The deciding factor: To date, there is no competent indication of an etiological relationship between headaches and service.,OSA was proximately due to and/or aggravated beyond natural progression by PTSD.,The earliest record of communication or action indicating intent to apply for entitlement to service connection for PTSD was July 15, 2013.,The earliest record of communication or action indicating intent to apply for entitlement to service connection for tinnitus was July 15, 2013.,The earliest record of communication or action indicating intent to apply for entitlement to service connection for DMII with ED was November 15, 2012.,The effective dates of service connection for PN of the bilateral lower extremities were granted based on the earliest record of communication or action indicating intent to apply for an increased rating for DMII.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes mellitus type II (DMII) with erectile dysfunction (ED), peripheral neuropathy (PN) of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18139214
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder and PTSD. The Veteran will be asked to provide additional medical records and undergo a VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
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