Denied
The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it is not proximately due to or the result of an already service-connected disease or injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's OSA was less likely than not related to his service-connected cervical spine condition, and there is no evidence showing a direct link between the Veteran's sleep apnea and active service.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093974
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