Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder to obtain additional medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA medical opinion addressing CAD failed to comply with the standard set out in Spicer. Opinions regarding OSA were insufficient due to lack of rationale or evidence. The April 2024 VA examination for a psychiatric disorder was also insufficient as it did not provide a nexus opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease (CAD), Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Acquired psychiatric disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098996
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