The Veteran's respiratory condition, manifested by shortness of breath, was caused by service-connected back and foot conditions.,The Veteran's dizziness was caused by service-connected tinnitus and respiratory condition.,OSA began during active-duty service and is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal conditions due to obesity.,Migraine headaches were caused by service-connected OSA and respiratory condition.,PFB and acne keloidalis nucae began during active-duty service.,Bilateral shin splints were caused by the service-connected left foot and left ankle conditions.,Anal fistulas developed because of obesity and sedentarism due to the service-connected musculoskeletal conditions.,The Veteran's anal fistula condition was caused by the service-connected back, left foot, and left ankle conditions.
The deciding factor: The positive private opinion provided a clear causal relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and their service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory condition, condition manifested by dizziness, OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), migraine headaches, pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) and acne keloidalis nucae, left leg condition, right leg condition, anal fistula condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23050284
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