Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran will receive a VA examination to determine if his condition is related to toxic exposure during his service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's participation in toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) requires a VA examination and nexus opinion under the PACT Act.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000265
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