Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date of March 30, 1978, for service connection for lumbosacral strain and major depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to February 2, 2022, for the grant of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea to obtain further medical opinion evidence.

The Board granted a higher initial 50 percent rating for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) from March 14, 2017 to October 19, 2017, but denied entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, claimed as depression, was granted. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Board granted increased ratings for depressive disorder and lumbosacral strain, but remanded the claims for service connection for a right hip condition and right lower leg radiculopathy.

The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to her service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew all pending claims and appeals, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The appeal was dismissed due to the untimely filing of the VA Form 10182 for some issues and a prohibited concurrent election.

The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD and service connection for sleep apnea to correct duty to assist errors.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome status post laminectomy and remanded several other issues, including a rating increase for major depressive disorder.

The Board granted an effective date of October 3, 2017, for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to duty to assist errors, including failure to provide a clear record of toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) and obtaining necessary medical opinions.

The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for a lumbosacral strain, effective from the date of the appeal.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it is related to obesity caused by the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities.

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

The Board denied the claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating, granted a 30 percent initial rating for chronic kidney disease from November 14, 2021, and remanded other issues.

The Board remands the claim for a secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as it finds an inadequate medical opinion regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a dental disability, but remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to MST and an increased rating for migraine headaches.

The Board granted an effective date of October 3, 2019 for the award of service connection for lumbosacral strain, right knee strain, and left knee strain. However, it denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for these conditions.