The Veteran's back disability to include, back strain and spinal stenosis is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is denied as it is not related to service or his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient medical evidence linking the Veteran’s current disabilities, including back strain and spinal stenosis, to service. The VA examiner found no nexus between the Veteran’s current back disability and service. For sleep apnea, the VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not related to PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Back Disability (back strain and spinal stenosis)"}, {"condition_name":"Sleep Apnea"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129552
What this means for you
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