Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea and left rotator cuff tear including acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, left rotator cuff tear including acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis (claimed as left shoulder pain, torn rotator cuff needs to be replaced)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25085922
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