Service connection for loss of teeth is denied as there was no in-service injury or disease resulting in the condition.,Service connection for sleep apnea secondary to major depression disorder is granted based on medical opinions supporting a link between the conditions.,Service connection for hypertension (HTN) secondary to major depression disorder is granted based on medical opinions and the Veteran's history of chronic pain from his knee disability.
The deciding factor: The loss of teeth was not incurred in service due to trauma or disease, such as osteomyelitis. The condition was first noted after service.,Medical opinions indicate that sleep apnea is caused by major depression disorder and aggravated by the Veteran's depressive symptoms.,Hypertension (HTN) is secondary to major depression disorder based on medical literature showing a link between depression and hypertension, as well as the Veteran's history of chronic pain from his knee disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Dental disability, including loss of teeth, Sleep apnea, Hypertension (HTN)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20030546
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