Granted
The Board granted service connection for right hip degenerative arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and obstructive sleep apnea based on evidence showing these conditions were incurred during active service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the favorable findings that established a current diagnosis and an in-service event or injury for each condition, as well as medical opinions supporting a nexus to service.
- Claimed conditions
- right hip degenerative arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016827
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