The Veteran's service connection claims for various musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal conditions are granted. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea is denied.
The deciding factor: Service records show the Veteran had psychiatric symptoms during service, which were diagnosed shortly after separation. For other disabilities, there was no in-service diagnosis or treatment that could be linked to current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disability (to include Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)), Back disability, Bilateral foot disability, Cervical spine disability, Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Hypertension, Left ankle disability, Left elbow disability, Left hip disability, Left knee disability, Left shoulder disability, Obstructive sleep apnea, Pancreatitis, Peptic ulcer disease, Reflux, Right ankle disability, Right elbow disability, Right hip disability, Right shoulder disability, Vertigo
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24075874
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What this means for you
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