The Veteran's visual disorientation, claimed as photophobia, is granted as it is related to his service-connected TBI.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and alcohol disorder with TBI.,The Veteran's headaches are granted as they are related to his service-connected TBI.
The deciding factor: Visual disorientation, claimed as photophobia, was found to be the result of a brain injury that is already service connected. The medical evidence supports this finding by linking the condition directly to the veteran's history of traumatic brain injury.,Obstructive sleep apnea was determined to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and alcohol disorder with TBI due to the presence of symptoms such as frequent headaches, which are exacerbated by stress and bright lights. The medical evidence supports this finding by linking the condition directly to his service-connected conditions.,Headaches were found to be related to the Veteran's service-connected TBI based on the history provided and the fact that he has been prescribed medications for disabling migraines.
- Claimed conditions
- Visual Disorientation (claimed as Photophobia), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2024
- Citation
- 24003940
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,035 · Granted: 30% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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