Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter for an addendum opinion to address whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active service or caused by his toxic exposure risk activities, specifically burn pits.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 VA examiner did not provide a fully reasoned opinion as required, and thus the case must be remanded for additional development.
- 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
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25096688
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