The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his in-service injuries and conditions.,Service connection is established for the following conditions: left ankle disability, OSA, and hypertension.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was sufficient evidence linking the Veteran's current disabilities (left ankle disability, OSA, and hypertension) to his service-connected PTSD with MDD. The Veteran reported in-service injuries and pain, which were noted in his STRs. Dr. Barber provided medical opinions supporting a link between the Veteran's PTSD with MDD and his current conditions.,The Board found that the Veteran's current left ankle disability, OSA, and hypertension are related to his service-connected PTSD with MDD due to obesity caused by PTSD symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2023
- Citation
- 23009558
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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