The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for allergic rhinitis was denied due to the lack of evidence showing greater than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or presence of polyps.,Increased ratings for right and left hip conditions were denied as there is no evidence of additional loss of range of motion due to pain.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea, and the VA examination found no objective findings to support this claim. The Veteran's assertions alone are insufficient for service connection.,There was no evidence showing greater than 50 percent obstruction of either nasal passage or presence of polyps, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6522. The Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant such a rating.,The VA examination found that the Veteran did not have additional loss of range of motion due to pain, and there was no evidence showing flare-ups or other functional impairment.

Claimed conditions

sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, left hip, trochanteric pain syndrome and femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with tendinitis, right hip, trochanteric pain syndrome and femoral acetabular impingement syndrome with tendinitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 24, 2026

Citation

A26016272

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