Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea is remanded to obtain a medical opinion on the relationship between the veteran's condition and in-service toxic exposure.
The deciding factor: A medical opinion addressing the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his conceded in-service toxic exposure is required.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25000562
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