Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea).
The deciding factor: The evidence of record was persuasively against the Veteran's claims for service connection as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis during or shortly after active service, and medical opinions found that the conditions were less likely than not related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic sinusitis, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107297
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.