Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was caused by lead exposure during active service.
The deciding factor: The March 2024 VA examination found a causal relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his known lead exposure during service, which was consistent with his occupational duties as a cannon crewmember and ammunition team chief.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097743
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