Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remands the appeal for further examination to determine the nature, etiology, and pathophysiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral foot plantar fasciitis due to potential toxic exposure during service.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary to conduct appropriate examinations and address the new requirements encompassed in Stewart and the PACT Act regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA).
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Left Foot Plantar Fasciitis, Right Foot Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020707
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