The Board found that chronic obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome did not have their onset during active military service and are not the result of exposure to chemical herbicides.
The deciding factor: VA's Secretary has determined that a presumption of service connection based on exposure to herbicide agents, including Agent Orange used in Vietnam, is not warranted for any condition, including sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic obstructive sleep apnea, Restless leg syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1013840
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