The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial disability rating for broken fingers of the left hand was withdrawn and dismissed.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, with onset during active service.,Service connection for a respiratory disability (dry throat and sinus problems) is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during service or otherwise related to service.,Service connection for tension headaches is denied due to lack of chronicity in service.

The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his claim for a compensable initial disability rating for broken fingers (3rd, 4th, and 5th digits) of the left hand prior to the Board's decision.,Obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during active service and is not otherwise related to service. The preponderance of evidence supports this finding.,There was no chronic respiratory disability documented in service, and the Veteran’s current condition does not meet the criteria for a chronic disability. Therefore, service connection cannot be granted.,The Veteran's tension headaches are not shown to have had their onset during active service or otherwise related to service. The preponderance of evidence supports this finding.

Claimed conditions

broken fingers (3rd, 4th, and 5th digits) of the left hand, obstructive sleep apnea, dry throat and sinus problems, tension headaches

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

August 23, 2019

Citation

19165634

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