The Board granted service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea based on the evidence showing that these conditions are related to in-service obesity.
The deciding factor: The weight of the competent evidence is at least in approximate balance that the Veteran's DMII, hypertension, and OSA are related to his in-service obesity.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II (DMII), Hypertension, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062567
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.
What you can do next
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