The Veteran's service connection claims for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea were denied as there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection for degenerative disc disease of the right knee with limitation of extension was granted, but a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of additional functional impairment during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's headaches and sleep apnea were not found to be related to his military service based on the absence of medical evidence linking these conditions to his time in active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease, right knee with limitation of extension, instability, right knee, status post reconstructive surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23008260
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