The Board granted service connection for headaches and an earlier effective date of April 6, 2022, but no earlier, for the grant of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on a nexus between the Veteran's headaches and his service-connected tinnitus. An earlier effective date was granted because the Veteran continuously pursued his claim within one year of the initial denial.

Claimed conditions

headaches, obstructive sleep apnea

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

A25009732

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