The Veteran's claims for service connection for a hematologic disorder and respiratory condition, including OSA secondary to his service-connected GERD, were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a hematologic disorder or respiratory condition that could be linked to the Veteran's service or service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of a current disability for either the hematologic disorder (including pernicious anemia) or the respiratory condition (OSA). The Board also found no competent medical opinion linking these conditions to the Veteran's service-connected GERD.
- Claimed conditions
- hematologic disorder, including pernicious anemia or a B12 vitamin deficiency, respiratory condition, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057391
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