The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a 40% rating effective February 19, 2021.,Right wrist and costochondritis disabilities were each granted a 10% rating effective September 21, 2020.,Service connection for sleep apnea was established with an effective date of June 29, 2021.,Service connection for cervical spine disability was denied.,TDIU was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability met the criteria for a 40% rating as of February 19, 2021, based on evidence showing forward flexion to 30 degrees or less.,Right wrist and costochondritis disabilities were granted increased ratings effective September 21, 2020, as they met the criteria for a 10% rating at that time.,Service connection for sleep apnea was established with an effective date of June 29, 2021, based on evidence showing its relationship to service.,Service connection for cervical spine disability was denied due to lack of evidence demonstrating it as related to service.,TDIU was granted as the Veteran's disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, right wrist disability, costochondritis, sleep apnea, cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24080417
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran will be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his military service.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further development.
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