Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain a VA examination and opinions regarding the relationship between OSA and the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, as well as a TERA opinion under the PACT Act.
The deciding factor: The evidence indicates that the Veteran's obesity may be related to his service-connected conditions, which could potentially establish secondary service connection for OSA. Additionally, there is a need for an opinion on whether OSA was due to toxic exposure in service as required by the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020816
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