Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for vasovagal syncope and an initial 30% rating for obstructive sleep apnea from November 11, 2022 to May 8, 2023, but denied earlier effective dates and higher ratings for the same condition. The Board also granted a 50% rating for OSA from May 8, 2023, and an initial 30% rating for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence was evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's vasovagal syncope had onset in active service, leading to a grant of service connection. For OSA, it was not factually ascertainable that the condition required use of a breathing assistance device prior to May 8, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- vasovagal syncope, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), adjustment disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021561
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