The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied, but he is granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s OSA was not aggravated by his service-connected disabilities and thus could not be considered secondary to them. The Board also noted that the Veteran's service-connected conditions limited him in his ability to work, leading to a TDIU determination.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine, Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Right Lower Extremity Neurological Impairment, Right Hip Strain, Right and Left Knee Strains, Right and Left Ankle Strains, Erectile Dysfunction, Right Hand Scar, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22039287
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