The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, post-traumatic stress disorder, and migraines, preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The combined effect of the Veteran's service-connected conditions significantly impacts his ability to work, particularly due to daytime somnolence, cognitive issues, and mental health symptoms that interfere with his ability to handle stress and interact appropriately in a workplace setting.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25090196
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