Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the condition began during active service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's OSA had its onset during his 1991 deployment based on lay statements and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2025
- Citation
- 25003776
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