Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's sleep apnea was first diagnosed shortly after service discharge and there is credible evidence of symptoms during service. The Board finds that the current condition likely developed during active duty, granting service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of January 23, 2018 for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The decision is based on new and material evidence received within one year after the February 2018 rating decision denying service connection for constant fatigue.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his active duty service or any other condition. The Board also found no evidence of secondary service connection due to diabetes mellitus type 2.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to her service-connected PTSD and musculoskeletal disabilities. The decision resolves any doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU and DEA benefits prior to December 7, 2020 is denied as there was no formal or informal claim received prior to that date. The effective dates for the TDIU and DEA benefits are both set at December 7, 2020.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's increased disability evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, with a rating of 50 percent. The effective date for this award is November 21, 2013.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection of OSA. The case is remanded for further evaluation regarding whether OSA was aggravated by PTSD.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as new and relevant evidence was not received to support his claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's OSA was caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma. The VA will need to provide an addendum opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and right knee disability have been granted service connection, with effective dates of March 16, 2020 for both conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including whether it is related to service, particularly his participation in toxic exposure risk activities while deployed in Southwest Asia. The Board also needs to address whether OSA was caused by or worsened by his service-connected PTSD and associated medications.

The Veteran's hypertension, lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome and vertebral fracture, explosive diarrhea, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and hydrocele repair during right spermatocele resection were all granted service connection. However, the initial rating for lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome and vertebral fracture was denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to procedural defects.,These issues include claims for various conditions such as arthritis, anxiety and depression, and tumors.

The Veteran's OSA was awarded service connection effective December 11, 2018. The initial disability rating is 50 percent.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for anorexia nervosa has been denied, and her claim for service connection for urinary incontinence is remanded due to the need for a new VA medical opinion.

The Veteran's 20 percent rating for lumbosacral strain with left piriformis syndrome (lumbar spine disability) is restored effective April 23, 2019. The claim of entitlement to an increased rating for the lumbar spine disability is remanded.