GrantedPACT Act
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that his sleep apnea began during active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a nexus between the Veteran's current OSA and his exposure to burn pits during service, as required by the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097567
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