Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because the claim had been granted and rendered moot.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it was caused or aggravated by the Veteran's asthma, which is already service-connected.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD based on a positive medical opinion.

The Board remands the claim for readjudication of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea based on new and relevant evidence received.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected orthopedic and radiculopathy disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left knee condition, right knee condition, and sleep apnea based on the evidence of record.

The Board granted service connection for right and left hip labral tears with associated cam deformity of the anterior femoral head / neck junction, hypertension, but denied service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected asthma.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and Barrett's esophagus due to a need for additional medical opinions that apply the correct legal standard.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal, and the Board dismissed all issues on appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for GERD and OSA as secondary to PTSD due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical opinion to determine whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his presumed toxic exposure and Southwest Asia service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, TBI residuals, depression, and sleep apnea after finding new and material evidence was submitted. The claims for left ear hearing loss, hepatitis C, and other conditions were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's OSA did not have its onset during service and is not related to his service or any aspect therein.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding credible lay evidence of symptomatology during active service that is consistent with how the condition develops.

The Board remands the claims for a psychiatric disorder and sleep apnea to obtain additional evidence, including Army National Guard records, and schedule VA examinations.

The Board denied service connection for various bilateral musculoskeletal conditions and obstructive sleep apnea as they were not related to the Veteran's service or a service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain a new medical opinion.

The Board granted increased ratings of 20 percent, the schedular maximum, for left ankle sprain and 40 percent for both left and right lower extremity radiculopathy.