Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for an adequate VA medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during, was caused by, or is otherwise related to active service, including exposure to burn pits.
The deciding factor: The April 2022 and June 2023 VA opinions did not adequately address the Veteran's reports of developing respiratory issues after his service in Iraq and whether OSA had its onset during service.
- 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 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015876
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