Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for a sleep condition, claimed as obstructive sleep apnea and to include Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, for further development of evidence.
The deciding factor: A VA opinion specifically addressing the diagnosis of UARS is necessary to clarify the etiology of the claimed condition in relation to the Veteran's active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108455
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