Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis, finding no evidence that these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of an in-service event, disease, or injury, nor was there credible evidence of toxic exposure during service. The Veteran's sleep apnea and allergic rhinitis were diagnosed many years after his separation from active duty and Reserve service.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (also claimed as a sinus disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108585
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