Denied
The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's active duty or toxic exposure.
The deciding factor: The June 2024 VA examiner opined that the Veteran's sleep apnea was less likely than not related to any toxic exposure during service. The Board also found that the Veteran's lay testimony was not competent to establish medical etiology or nexus.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101636
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