Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, and headache disability were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinions provided a sufficient rationale that the Board can follow and weigh, leading to the conclusion that the final element of direct service connection is satisfied.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome, Obstructive sleep apnea, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Headache disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091139
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