Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct a duty to assist error, as there is no evidence of record that the Veteran was notified of his scheduled VA examination.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to a lack of documentation showing the Veteran was contacted and informed of his OSA examination, despite scheduling attempts.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- 25012841
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