The Veteran's lower back condition is granted as service connected. The Veteran's sleep apnea (OSA) and right foot condition including Morton's neuroma are remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner will determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's OSA, and whether it is at least as likely as not related to his active service or presented continuous symptomatology until diagnosis. The VA examiner will also address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right foot condition including Morton's neuroma.
- Claimed conditions
- Lower back condition, Sleep apnea (OSA), Right foot condition including Morton's neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24051970
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