The Board granted a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected headaches and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and low back strain, but denied service connection for penile condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's obesity, caused by his service-connected conditions, led to the development of obstructive sleep apnea. However, there was insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's service or any service-connected condition and the penile condition.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, penile condition
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056188
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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