Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type II, and bilateral Charcot feet as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was not incurred in or caused by his active military service and was not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right knee degenerative arthritis with postoperative meniscal tear was granted an increased rating from 10 percent to 40 percent, but no higher, effective May 18, 2016. Other claims were denied.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and lumbosacral strain to obtain additional medical evidence.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed due to the claim not being adjudicated by the agency of original jurisdiction within one year.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain and service connection for antral gastritis, as there was no evidence to support that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea, but denied an initial compensable rating for hearing loss and a higher rating for hypertension.

The appeal for service connection for rosacea, cysts, and tumors (claimed as skin condition) was dismissed. The claim for an upper respiratory condition other than chronic tonsillitis was denied.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for the award of service connection for various conditions and denied service connection for erectile dysfunction and a vestibular disorder. An initial rating of 10 percent was granted for right ankle degenerative arthritis.

The Board denied service connection for allergic rhinitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between these conditions and the Veteran's military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a separate 50 percent disability rating for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, as it is prohibited by law to assign separate ratings for coexisting respiratory disabilities.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of August 6, 2019, for service connection for sleep apnea based on the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder aggravating his sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, irritable bowel syndrome, and hypertension as secondary to PTSD. The claims for service connection for GERD and migraines were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence and duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with panic and insomnia disorder, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the claims for an earlier effective date, TDIU, and service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence of worsening within one year prior to the claim dates.

The Board denied service connection for radiculopathy, left lower extremity, sleep apnea syndrome, and right knee condition but granted service connection for dermatosis. The Veteran's asthma was also not rated compensably prior to July 21, 2023.

The Board denied a compensable rating for hypertension and remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board remands the appeal for an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was aggravated by a service-connected disability, specifically his cardiac condition.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a rating more than 10 percent for right wrist sprain, but remanded claims for left knee disorder, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and vertigo.