Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a respiratory disorder and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical evidence.
The deciding factor: Further examination is needed to determine if the Veteran's conditions are related to service, including exposure to burn pits.
- Claimed conditions
- respiratory disorder, 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 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016424
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