The Veteran's peptic ulcer is rated at the maximum allowable under current criteria, and no higher rating can be granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss cannot be established as there is no evidence of hearing loss in either ear during service or within one year post-service.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in service. The Veteran's current diagnosis predates his military service by several decades.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity cannot be established as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity also cannot be established due to lack of in-service evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peptic ulcer disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code, as symptoms do not warrant such an increase.,Service connection is denied because there is no evidence of hearing loss during service or within one year post-service. The current diagnosis predates his military service by several decades.,Obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in service. There is insufficient evidence to link the Veteran's current condition to his time in service.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome cannot be established as there is no evidence linking it to service, and symptoms are not consistent with those typically associated with military service.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome also cannot be established due to lack of in-service evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- peptic ulcer, obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric condition (depression)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20057729
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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