Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for a new examination to address the Veteran's lay statements and medical history regarding his sleep apnea symptoms since service.
The deciding factor: The Court held that the previous VA opinions did not adequately discuss the Veteran's lay statements of onset and continued symptoms since service, necessitating a new examination.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- 25004223
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