Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to the RO for a new examination with review of the file and opinion as to the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The deciding factor: The 2024 examiner's opinion was inadequate due to its basis on the lack of treatment during and after service, and it is not clear whether the examiner actually reviewed the service treatment records.
- 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 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008609
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