The Board denied increased ratings for OSA and chronic constipation, but granted earlier effective dates for service connection of various conditions including OSA, ED, CVA residuals, and chronic constipation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a higher rating for OSA or a compensable rating for chronic constipation. The claims for earlier effective dates were granted based on the date of the Veteran's initial claim in April 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Chronic Constipation, Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Right Upper Extremity Neurological Manifestations of a CVA, Left Upper Extremity Neurological Manifestations of a CVA, Right Lower Extremity Neurological Manifestations of a CVA, Left Lower Extremity Neurological Manifestations of a CVA
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25048260
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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