Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claims for a lumbar spine and allergic rhinitis evaluation to ensure that there is a complete record upon which to decide the claim.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia and denied initial ratings in excess of 20 percent for Type II diabetes mellitus, 10 percent for right lower extremity sciatic nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and 10 percent for left lower extremity sciatic nerve diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The lumbosacral strain claim was remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD alone precludes him from securing and following any substantially gainful employment, granting a TDIU. However, the criteria for SMC-AA/HB are not met.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, finding no current disability or sufficient evidence to support higher ratings.

The Board granted service connection for a left hip disability, GERD, and dermatitis. The claims for a bowel disability and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board denied earlier effective dates, compensable ratings for hearing loss, higher ratings for tinnitus and PTSD.

The Board granted increased ratings for left knee instability and residuals of arthroscopic debridement of meniscal tear, post-operative, left knee with shin splints with iliotibial band syndrome, left leg, but denied a compensable rating for the scar from the same condition. The appeal for service connection for lumbosacral strain was dismissed.

The Board remands the service connection claim for sleep apnea to the AOJ for initial adjudication, as new and relevant evidence has been received.

The Board denied service connection for a lower back disability, right knee disability (including degenerative arthritis), and obstructive sleep apnea as there is no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and special monthly compensation due to inextricably intertwined issues that require further development.

The Board remands the appeal to obtain an adequate nexus opinion from a non-VA, independent medical expert in the field of pulmonology.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct a duty to assist error, as there is no evidence of record that the Veteran was notified of his scheduled VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for residuals of peptic ulcer and obstructive sleep apnea, but denied service connection for asthma.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and GERD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on the evidence of record, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for lumbar degenerative arthritis, lumbar DDD, lumbosacral strain, and lumbar IVDS, as well as an increased rating of 50 percent from December 29, 2006 for the right fourth metacarpal fracture.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is at least as likely as not secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Meniere's disease.

The Board granted service connection for vertigo as secondary to tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the evidence being at least evenly balanced.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, plantar fasciitis, sleep apnea, vision disorder, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis due to untimely filings or lack of a valid appeal.