Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's service-connected lumbar disability and left ankle disability caused him to become obese, which in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and a higher initial disability rating, as well as the claim for special home adaptation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking the condition to his military service.

The appeal for service connection for a depressive disorder was dismissed as untimely, while the appeal for sleep apnea is remanded due to an inadequate VA examination.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for the Veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis with sleep apnea but granted entitlement to SMC at a half step under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p).

The Board remands the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to correct duty to assist errors, specifically regarding an adequate VA medical opinion on whether OSA is secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and traumatic brain injury, but remanded several other claims related to the character of discharge and various medical conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an earlier effective date for service connection for lumbosacral strain and cervical disk disease, finding that only the October 29, 2019, Fully Developed Claim is associated with the October 18, 2019, intent to file.

The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these claims.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD and remanded the claim for service connection for a recurrent sleep disability to include obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for sleep apnea, as no claim or intent to file such a claim was received prior to July 26, 2022.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for a gallbladder disability and obstructive sleep apnea, resulting in the dismissal of both claims.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current disability had its onset in service.

The Board granted a total rating for compensation purposes based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities and special monthly compensation at the housebound rate, while denying service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for the Veteran's right knee meniscal injury and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of lumbosacral strain status post-surgery, back scar associated with lumbosacral strain status post-surgery, right ankle strain, and medial compartment narrowing of the left knee, but denied increased ratings for these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and awarded a TDIU, while denying increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, benign prostate hypertrophy, persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, scars, and sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea to ensure a complete medical examination is conducted, considering both direct and secondary theories of entitlement.