The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no link to military service. The claim for bilateral flat feet with residuals was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, while the Board found it necessary to obtain additional medical opinion regarding possible aggravation of pre-existing pes planus during service for the flat feet claim.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral flat feet with residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25109247
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