The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding it less likely than not that the condition was related to the Veteran's active service. The claims for a right knee and left knee condition were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The 2024 VA examiner opined that there was no scientific evidence linking TERA or gulf war participation to sleep apnea, and the Veteran's obesity was noted as a contributing factor.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive sleep apnea, Right knee condition, Left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25057056
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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