Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of sleep apnea to obtain a new VA opinion regarding the nexus between the condition and toxic exposure during service in Southwest Asia, as well as whether the disability pattern is consistent with undiagnosed illnesses or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illnesses.
The deciding factor: The February 2024 VA examiner's comments on the association between sleep apnea and burn pits/combustion products are unclear, necessitating a new opinion to clarify this point.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093630
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