The Board granted service connection for allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea but denied service connection for fatigue.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were linked to his exposure to fine particulate matter during military service, and the obesity caused by his service-connected disabilities was a substantial factor in causing his obstructive sleep apnea. Fatigue was not shown to be a separate disability with persistent or recurrent symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Fatigue
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25002409
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