The Board granted service connection for a back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, but denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, bilateral hand tremors, and bilateral restless leg syndrome. The Board also granted an increased rating of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claims for back disability and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy due to in-service events and post-service medical records, while the lack of objective evidence precluded service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and other conditions.

Claimed conditions

back disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic sinusitis, bilateral hand tremors, bilateral restless leg syndrome, gastrointestinal disability (functional abdominal pain syndrome, abdominal pain, and bloating), left ankle disability, right ankle disability, neck disability and right upper extremity radiculopathy, right shoulder disability, left knee disability, headache disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 2, 2025

Citation

A25103399

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