The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD is granted. The claim for an increased rating for anal fissure with recurrent rectal bleeding prior to June 3, 2019 is remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided a medical opinion that the Veteran's current sleep apnea was at least as likely as not secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claimant's contention of in-service onset of symptoms and VA examination reports were considered but did not provide sufficient evidence for service connection on this basis.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, anal fissure with recurrent rectal bleeding
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20023576
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease manifesting within one year after service and concluding that the current disability is not related to his in-service deviated septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
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