The Veteran's low back disability is granted as service-connected, with an effective date of June 2, 2021.,Service connection for CAD and OSA is also granted, with an effective date of June 2, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back disability was related to his service, as evidenced by complaints during active duty and post-service treatment records indicating a current condition that is consistent with the injury sustained in service.,Service connection for CAD and OSA was granted based on the submission of a VA Form 21-526EZ fully developed claim for these conditions on June 2, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, Coronary artery disease (CAD), Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26037084
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