The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions from VA examinations regarding the onset of sleep apnea during service. The Veteran's claim for service connection is now pending and will be reconsidered after further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide a detailed history of the onset and progression of symptoms, nor considered the Veteran’s contentions in forming her opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive sleep apnea, Hypersomnia, Excessive daytime sleepiness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20038692
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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