Denied
The Board denied service connection for diverticulitis and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that both diverticulitis and sleep apnea were less likely than not caused by the Veteran's service, including any potential exposure to toxins during his time in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- diverticulitis, sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103712
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