The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder, bilateral restless leg syndrome, bilateral tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, facial dermatosis, erectile dysfunction (loss of use of a creative organ due to varicocele), and varicocele. The Veteran's symptoms have been observed since his time in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea likely had its onset during or as a result of his time in service, supported by his fellow service member's testimony and his own statements to medical providers.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (persistent depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder), chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory insufficiency (dyspnea), bilateral restless leg syndrome, bilateral tremors of the hands, chronic headaches, facial dermatosis, erectile dysfunction (loss of use of a creative organ due to varicocele), varicocele
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26034443
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence to support a finding that his current condition began in or as a result of service.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active service or any related exposure.
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