Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claim for service connection of OSA, including as secondary to service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis, asthma, and IBS. The Veteran's exposure to burn pits was confirmed.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the VA did not adequately assist the Veteran in obtaining necessary medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008411
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