Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a left shoulder strain rating was dismissed. Service connection for OSA was granted, but higher ratings for left shoulder and thoracolumbar strains were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision on the earlier effective date was based on the finality of the original rating decision; service connection for OSA was granted due to evidence supporting in-service onset and lay statements; higher ratings were denied due to insufficient evidence of functional loss or severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea), thoracolumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007768
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.