Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, a left elbow disability, and a headache disability, with an initial rating of 30 percent for the chronic sinusitis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, a left elbow disability, and a headache disability had their onset during his active service, as supported by medical evidence and lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic sinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, left elbow disability, headache disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086528
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