Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea more likely than not began during active service based on his lay statements and medical evidence immediately after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25011084
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