Service connection is granted for alopecia, and a rating of 70 percent is granted for PTSD throughout the entire period on appeal.,Service connection is denied for sleep apnea. The Veteran's STRs indicate complaints of snoring and gasping for air but no diagnosis of sleep apnea was established in April 2017 or February 2018 VA examination.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrates that the Veteran's alopecia had its onset during service, as evidenced by her STRs showing a diagnosis of alopecia in March 2008 and ongoing treatment for alopecia throughout her service. The Board finds that the requirements to establish service connection for alopecia have been met.,In April 2017, the Veteran underwent a sleep study which was negative for sleep apnea. In February 2018 VA examination, the examiner noted no present diagnosis of sleep apnea despite some risk factors and symptoms. The probative evidence does not support a finding of service connection for sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- alopecia, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23051285
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic disease manifesting within one year after service and concluding that the current disability is not related to his in-service deviated septum.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
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