Partly granted
The veteran's service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The veteran's request for higher ratings for PTSD, CAD, and various forms of arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, were denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and an effective date for DEA.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the criteria set forth in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary artery disease (CAD), right index finger degenerative arthritis, right long finger degenerative arthritis, right ring finger degenerative arthritis, right little finger degenerative arthritis, bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001236
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