Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to service or secondary to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examiner's opinion was found inadequate due to failure to consider all relevant evidence and properly address the Veteran's assertions regarding in-service onset of symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25018130
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