Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied increased ratings for the status post thyroglossal duct cyst incision disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's diagnosed OSA arose during or as a result of his active service, particularly due to synergistic effects of his in-service Toxic Exposure Risk Activities (TERA).
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Status Post Thyroglossal Duct Cyst Incision
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25013213
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