Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain an addendum opinion addressing its etiology in relation to the Veteran's military service, including his documented in-service sleep-related complaints.
The deciding factor: No opinion has been obtained regarding whether the Veteran's OSA had its onset during or is related to his military service, and a remand is necessary to cure this pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012058
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