The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no nexus between the condition and the Veteran's military service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a link between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his military service or any service-connected conditions. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's sleep apnea was less likely than not incurred in or caused by the in-service sleep complaints, and that it was more likely related to post-service risk factors such as obesity and smoking.
- Claimed conditions
- obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087493
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