Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board dismissed the appeal as the Veteran's request for an extension of time to file a VA Form 10182 was granted, and thus no longer relevant.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches and a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), due to insufficient rationale in the previous examination reports. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on his assertions of continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases for its decision, specifically regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disorder is related to his service-connected coronary artery disease (CAD). The case will be reviewed by a clinician to determine the likely etiology of the Veteran's sleep disorder and whether it was caused or aggravated by his CAD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea originated during active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) secondary to service-connected asthma due to inadequate medical opinions. Additional evidence is needed, including a TERA memorandum regarding toxic exposures and an addendum opinion on both conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected tinnitus, but a remand is needed for an addendum opinion to address whether the tinnitus aggravated the OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic renal disease, finding that it is related to the Veteran's service-connected right and left knee osteoarthritis and the medication prescribed for those disabilities.

The Veteran's back disability received a 20 percent rating from April 17, 2007 to January 28, 2011. From January 29, 2011 onwards, the Veteran received a 40 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis, asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's conditions are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service-connected Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) was granted with an effective date of October 7, 2020. The decision also grants the claim on May 27, 2021, which is when the Veteran filed a supplemental claim.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and SMC based on aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating prior to August 26, 2021 due to his employment at a liquor store.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected pes planus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and TBI have been denied. The claim for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for new evidence. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition. The claim for TBI is also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted service connection. Tinnitus is considered a 'chronic disease' due to in-service noise exposure, while obstructive sleep apnea is not a chronic disease. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise regarding both conditions, granting service connection on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD, right hip disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of April 1, 2000, the day following his separation from active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected persistent depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to errors in the Appeals Modernization Act system. The Board has remanded several issues for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis.