Denied
The Board denied service connection for PTSD, paranoid reaction, obstructive sleep apnea, and increased ratings for tinnitus, bilateral plantar fasciitis, left knee disability, right ankle disability, and TMJ disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of the claimed conditions or establish a link to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Paranoid reaction, Obstructive sleep apnea, Tinnitus, Bilateral plantar fasciitis with bilateral pes planus, Left knee disability, Right ankle disability, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019361
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