Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied. The veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for erectile dysfunction, special monthly compensation (SMC), and a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD were granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the criteria set by the VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depressive disorder, alcohol-related disorders, insomnia disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002010
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