Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The Board found that the Veteran was not given notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing before the VA issued its decision.
The deciding factor: The Board erred by not providing the Veteran with notice of his right to a pre-decisional hearing, which violated regulatory and statutory duties.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007973
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