Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The Board needs to resolve conflicting medical opinions and address the Veteran's possible exposure to toxic substances during military service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need to correct conflicting medical opinions and address all potential exposures.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25000686
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