Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 8, 2020 for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea based on the Veteran's continuous pursuit of the claim and good cause due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deciding factor: The action required was taken prior to the filing of a request for extension of the time limit in accordance with VBA Policy Letter 20-02, allowing for an earlier effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017232
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