Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain a new medical opinion addressing its etiology, including potential toxic exposures during service.
The deciding factor: The previous VA examination did not adequately address the Veteran's lay statements and the synergistic effects of all toxic exposures during his service.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020118
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