The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claims of increased disability ratings for left shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis, bursitis, and scapula dyskinesis, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), and degenerative disc disease are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be at least as likely as not related to his in-service incurred sleep disorder. The claims of increased disability ratings for the left shoulder, TMJD, and degenerative disc disease are remanded due to insufficient examination findings regarding severity, frequency, and duration of flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Degenerative Disc Disease (including IVDS), Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Scapula Dyskinesis, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24079052
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