Remanded (sent back)
The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was reopened based on new and relevant evidence, but the issue is being remanded to correct a duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: The June 2023 VA medical opinion did not adequately address lay statements of record concerning the Veteran's reported symptoms and onset, making it insufficient for determining service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25016751
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