The appeal for service connection of a neck condition was dismissed. The veteran's rating for thoracic strain, lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease, and stenosis was restored to 40 percent. A 10 percent rating for bursitis in the right hip was granted. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and applicable regulations.

Claimed conditions

neck condition, thoracic strain, lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease, stenosis, bursitis, impairment, right hip, sleep apnea syndromes (sleep apnea)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 2, 2025

Citation

A25000187

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