The Board denied service connection for migraine headaches, insomnia, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea, and an increased rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show a current disability that was incurred or aggravated by the Veteran's time in service or proximately due to his service-connected disabilities. The Board found no objective link between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service, including any exposure to burn pits or other toxic substances.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine headaches, insomnia, sleep apnea, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25021048
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