Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as it was found that the Veteran's obesity, which was aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, led to the development of the condition.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and found that his service-connected disabilities likely limited his mobility and reduced physical activity, thereby aggravating his obesity and contributing to the development of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25003618
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