Remanded (sent back)PACT Act
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to provide a medical examination and opinion. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents like Agent Orange was noted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a remand is required to fulfill a pre-decisional duty to assist the Veteran by providing a medical examination and opinion as to his OSA claim.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006307
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