The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence was at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current sleep apnea had its onset in service. The claim for a skin disorder of the face to include razor bumps was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on credible lay statements and the observable nature of symptoms, which supported the conclusion that the Veteran's sleep apnea began during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (sleep apnea)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25031644
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that weight gain/obesity was an intermediate step between the two conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
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