Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's TDIU was granted on August 4, 2018, the day following his separation from service. The effective date is based on the severity of his service-connected psychiatric and physical disabilities.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA and hypertension as secondary to his service-connected disabilities. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for Hypertension and Sleep Apnea, which were previously denied. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during active service and granted a 50 percent rating for his condition.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, which may be related to service. The examiner will provide opinions regarding whether the sleep apnea is due to or caused by any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected bilateral knee and ankle disabilities, with obesity serving as an intermediate step.

The Board has determined that the initial decision denying service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is caused by his service-connected disabilities (major depressive disorder with somatic chronic pain disorder, right shoulder dislocation, and left shoulder supraspinatus tendinopathy).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected chronic sinusitis. The VA needs to provide a new examination and opinion addressing all theories of entitlement.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that is secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a lower back injury, finding that there is no causal relationship between the current disability and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, which is claimed as secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the combined disability rating exceeded the maximum allowable under the amputation rule. The GERD claim was also denied.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of service connection for depressive disorder from March 2, 2010. The claim for secondary service connection for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to the need for a clarifying VA medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder is at least as likely as not a cause of his current obstructive sleep apnea, including due to obesity.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reconsider the claim of service connection for sleep apnea with sleep disturbance. The case is being remanded due to a duty-to-assist error regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his cervical spine disability.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for insomnia has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for OSA due to new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for a low back disorder, diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, lumbar degenerative disc disease, and degenerative arthritis of the spine. The decision is based on evidence showing chronicity of symptoms during and after military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to heart condition/leaking valve, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea are denied. The claim for service connection for headaches prior to February 23, 2023, is remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing secondary service connection.