The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction was dismissed as it had already been awarded, and the appeals for a higher rating and earlier effective date for hypertension were denied. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more that required continuous medication to control, and there was no clear and unmistakable evidence that the pre-existing sleep apnea was aggravated by active service.

Claimed conditions

erectile dysfunction, hypertension, sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 1, 2025

Citation

A25103114

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