Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service or any incident therein.

The Veteran was granted an initial rating of 40 percent for left shoulder strain and service connection for lumbosacral strain and bilateral lower extremity sciatica, secondary to the now service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder and others, have caused an inability to keep ordinarily clean and presentable and protect himself against the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment, warranting special monthly compensation based on need of aid and attendance.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service or any incident therein.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, left upper extremity neuropathy, and right upper extremity neuropathy as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to the Veteran's active service or any incident therein.

The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected respiratory conditions and secondary service connection for hypertension as aggravated by those conditions.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy due to a need for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for OSA as secondary to service-connected PTSD and somatic symptom disorder, and for migraine and tension headaches as secondary to the now-service-connected OSA.

The Board denied service connection for right ear hearing loss and remanded claims for diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), bilateral eye disability, to include glaucoma and cataract, and a right ankle disability.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative joint and disc disease based on an injury incurred during a period of inactive duty for training.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical opinions regarding its etiology, including whether it is caused or aggravated by service-connected disabilities and obesity.

The Veteran's service-connected anxiety alone has precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, and he meets the criteria for a TDIU. Additionally, he is entitled to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) due to his combined disability rating.

The Board granted service connection for left knee degenerative arthritis and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and unspecified depressive disorder with psychotic features, but remanded the claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain, hypertension, and stroke residuals.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for the service-connected migraine headache associated with obstructive sleep apnea, but denied an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine and an earlier effective date for Dependents' Educational Assistance.

The appeal to revise, based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE), an October 2020 rating decision's assignment of a 50 percent disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea with bronchial asthma was denied.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed due to a claims processing defect.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that her OSA had its onset during service.

The Board denied a compensable rating for the linear scar on the left side of the head and headaches, residuals of acoustic neuroma (also claimed as migraines), but remanded claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, service connection for a back disorder, and service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.