The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in active service or was otherwise causally connected to active service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for skin disorder (tinea pedis) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in active service or was otherwise causally connected to active service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for heart disorder (enlarged heart) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in active service or was otherwise causally connected to active service. The claim has been reopened, but remains denied due to lack of nexus with service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired mental disorder other than PTSD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in active service or was otherwise causally connected to active service. The claim has been reopened, but remains denied due to lack of nexus with service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset in active service or was otherwise causally connected to active service.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing OSA, skin disorder (tinea pedis), heart disorder (enlarged heart), acquired mental disorder other than PTSD, or PTSD had their onset during the Veteran's active service and there is insufficient evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Skin Disorder, Heart Disorder (Enlarged Heart), Acquired Mental Disorder Other Than PTSD, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19103615
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- Partly granted
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