The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and cervical spine disabilities, as well as secondary service connection for radiculopathy of the upper left and right extremities. The claims for residuals of a tonsillectomy (secondary to OSA) and degenerative arthritis of the shoulders are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding his in-service symptoms, including pain in his cervical spine and sleep apnea during service. The medical opinions provided by VA and private physicians supported these assertions, with some noting a link between current disabilities and service-connected conditions or procedures.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, cervical spine disabilities, radiculopathy of the upper left extremity, radiculopathy of the upper right extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22015348
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