Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, finding that no new and relevant evidence had been received to support these claims.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder condition and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the provided evidence does not establish a link between his current disabilities and his military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and bilateral flat feet.

The Board has determined that the previous VA opinions did not adequately address whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case is therefore remanded for further analysis.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for external hemorrhoids and service connection for sleep apnea were both denied by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea on a secondary basis to the service-connected deviated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded due to insufficient medical opinion.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis and IVDS, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral flat feet with residuals and obstructive sleep apnea. The cases are being remanded to consider the merits of these claims.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disorder, sciatic nerve disorder as secondary to the service-connected low back disability, and headache disorder.,The Veteran's current low back and sciatic nerve disorders are found to be related to his military service.

The Board has dismissed all appeals due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical evidence and a failure to address all theories of causation raised by the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with obesity acting as an intermediate step caused his obstructive sleep apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not due to his in-service injury while moving a heavy box.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that the Veteran's back disability did not originate in or is not etiologically related to his military service.

The Board has granted earlier effective dates of January 29, 2020 for the Veteran's service connection claims for back disability, left hip flexion disability, left hip extension disability, left hip rotation disability, and left knee disability. The issue of entitlement to service connection for neck disability is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error.

The Board has remanded the claims for entitlement to service connection for left knee condition, right knee disability, and OSA due to insufficient evidence or potential errors in the decision-making process.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted in a November 2024 rating decision, rendering the current appeal moot.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, finding that his sleep apnea is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder with dysthymic disorder, with obesity as an intermediate step. After resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran, the Board finds that service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is warranted.