The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed as the claim has been fully resolved in favor of the Veteran. Service connection for bilateral flat feet was denied due to a pre-existing condition that was not aggravated by military service.
The deciding factor: The February 2025 rating decision fully granted the Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea, and there is no 'controversy' or 'issue' currently before the Board as the claim has been fully resolved in the Veteran's favor. For bilateral flat feet, the evidence does not show that the condition worsened during service.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral flat feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087133
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