The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that his sleep apnea is not related to service or a service-connected disability. The abdominal scars are rated at 10 percent due to pain but no additional functional limitations. The residuals of multiple herniorrhaphies and malrotation repair with adhesions and abdominal pain warrant a 30 percent rating. The left wrist disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as it was determined that the Veteran's current condition is more likely related to his anxiety disorder rather than his in-service hernia surgeries. For the abdominal scars, while painful, they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 7801 or 7804. The residuals of multiple herniorrhaphies and malrotation repair with adhesions and abdominal pain are rated at 30 percent as per Diagnostic Code 7301. For the left wrist disability, it was determined that an increased rating is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, abdominal scars, residuals of multiple herniorrhaphies and malrotation repair with adhesions and abdominal pain, left wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2018
- Citation
- 1819744
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