Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied. The veteran's claim for service connection for functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID) was granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is less likely than not related to service, while the Veteran's FGID qualifies for presumptive service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, functional stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and gas
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002261
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