The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability and headaches, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether these conditions had their onset during active service.,For the TDIU claim, the Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone result in such impairment of mind or body that he is precluded from securing or maintaining a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's right shoulder disability and headaches had their onset during active service, with credible reports from the Veteran and his spouse corroborating these claims.,The combined rating of the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities (PTSD) meets or exceeds 70%, qualifying him for a TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability, Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 11, 2022
- Citation
- 22039522
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- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, finding that the evidence does not support a finding of persistent daytime hypersomnolence or other manifestations consistent with a compensable disability rating under the criteria established by Diagnostic Codes. The matter is remanded to obtain additional information from the Veteran regarding his headaches and their impact on his daily life.
- Granted
The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to PTSD, but his headaches are denied due to lack of service connection.
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