The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, erectile dysfunction, and hypertension. However, it granted service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and hypothyroidism.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current conditions were incurred in or caused by his active service, including due to presumed toxic exposures from burn pits.

Claimed conditions

obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, hypothyroidism, allergic rhinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Burn pits / airborne hazards

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 5, 2025

Citation

A25096393

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