Denied
The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, as well as initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for a scar under the right eye, an initial compensable rating for disfigurement due to a scar under the right eye, and an initial compensable rating for a left upper back scar.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support service connection or higher ratings as the Veteran's scars were not painful or unstable, and his OSA and hypertension were less likely than not related to service including toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) of asbestos and Gulf War exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Hypertension, Scar under the right eye, Left upper back scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093884
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