The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, and obstructive sleep apnea for further development, including VA examinations to determine their etiology.
The deciding factor: The evidence received after the final denial of these claims is new and relevant, necessitating readjudication. Additionally, the Veteran has not been afforded VA examinations in connection with these claims, which constitutes a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, diabetes mellitus, type II, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25030482
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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