Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence did not support higher ratings or service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder and low back conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings, while his CAD and sleep apnea claims were remanded due to a need for further examination and records.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder tendinitis with degenerative arthritis, Chronic lumbar syndrome, Coronary artery disease (CAD), also claimed as a heart attack, Obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009468
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