The Board remands the claims for service connection for insomnia disorder, history of nasal fracture, deviated septum, status post septoplasty and nasal turbinate reduction, and obstructive sleep apnea due to a need for additional medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the VA failed to obtain adequate VA opinions in connection with the Veteran's claims, necessitating remand for addendum medical opinions applying the clear and unmistakable standard in addressing the etiology of the Veteran's current conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- insomnia disorder, history of nasal fracture, deviated septum, status post septoplasty and nasal turbinate reduction, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051350
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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