Granted
The veteran's service-connected PTSD caused obesity, which led to sleep apnea. The Board granted service connection for the sleep apnea.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected PTSD resulted in obesity, which was a substantial factor in causing his current sleep apnea.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obesity
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004151
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