The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea, generalized osteoarthritis (OA), hypertension, depression, and obesity have been denied.,A rating of 60 percent has been granted for the residuals of a left knee prosthetic replacement beginning July 5, 2016.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence is against finding that the Veteran had sleep apnea or generalized osteoarthritis at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,The preponderance of the evidence is against finding that hypertension began during active service or within one year of separation from service, or is otherwise related to service. The Veteran's obesity was also not found to be a disability for VA compensation purposes.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, generalized osteoarthritis (OA), hypertension, depression, obesity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19101753
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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