Service connection is granted for diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea.,Service connection is granted for GERD. The Veteran's right upper quadrant pain (to include residuals of gallbladder removal) and skin condition are also service connected due to exposure to burn pits in Somalia, while generalized arthritis is presumed based on Gulf War Service.,The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, cataracts, and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn by the appellant.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that diabetes mellitus type II and obstructive sleep apnea were incurred in service.,The evidence supports a finding that GERD, right upper quadrant pain (to include residuals of gallbladder removal), skin condition, and generalized arthritis are related to service exposure. The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, cataracts, and bilateral hearing loss have been withdrawn by the appellant.,Service connection is granted based on the evidence showing in-service symptoms and current disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, right upper quadrant pain (to include residuals of gallbladder removal), skin condition, generalized arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24004364
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