Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection and a TDIU due to further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records, verifying in-service asbestos exposure, and providing an addendum opinion regarding OSA.
The deciding factor: The prior remand directives were not substantially complied with, necessitating another remand for additional development.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right index trigger finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25012427
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