The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is not caused by or aggravated by migraine headaches. The Veteran's prostate cancer was also denied as there is no evidence of its onset within a year after separation from active service.,Service connection for residuals of prostate cancer was denied due to lack of evidence showing the condition manifested within one year post-service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that OSA was not caused by or aggravated by migraine headaches, and there is no evidence of prostate cancer manifestation within a year after separation from active service.,There is insufficient medical evidence to establish a relationship between the Veteran's exposure to hazardous chemicals during service and his current prostate cancer diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Residuals of Prostate Cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20048287
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