Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the condition had its initial onset during active military service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lay statements about the onset and continuity of OSA symptoms were found credible and consistent with service circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003109
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