Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a skin condition, bilateral hand tremors, and obstructive sleep apnea due to errors in the duty to assist.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary to obtain new TERA opinions and direct service connection opinions, as previous examinations were inadequate.
- Claimed conditions
- skin condition, to include dermatosis, left hand tremors, right hand tremors, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091186
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