Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical evidence regarding its etiology, including whether it is related to toxic exposures or aggravated by a service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the VA examination's rationale was inadequate and requires addendum opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's OSA.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25105572
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