The Board denied service connection for urinary frequency and obstructive sleep apnea, but granted an increased rating of 40 percent for radiculopathy in both lower extremities and special monthly compensation based on the regular need of aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a relationship between the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and urinary frequency or obstructive sleep apnea, but there was sufficient evidence to grant an increased rating for radiculopathy and special monthly compensation due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities causing him to be in regular need of aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Urinary frequency, Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Lumbar spine disability, Radiculopathy of the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25002926
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