Denied
The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, cervical strain, and lumbosacral and thoracic strains as the evidence showed that these conditions pre-existed the Veteran's active duty and were not aggravated by it.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence clearly and unmistakably shows that the Veteran's OSA, neck, and back disabilities pre-existed his service on active duty from March to July 2020 and were not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Cervical Strain, Lumbosacral and Thoracic Strains
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25102665
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