Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals remands the claims for service connection and an earlier effective date to the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office for issuance of a statement of the case under the legacy appeal system.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition, to include bipolar disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea to obtain a more comprehensive medical examination that addresses whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have aggravated his sleep apnea.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral flat feet, lumbosacral strain, right knee disability, and left knee disability to obtain additional evidence.

The Board found that the October 28, 1999 and March 31, 2000 rating decisions were not the product of clear and unmistakable error (CUE).

The Board remands the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea to obtain a more adequate medical examination.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, due to an inadequate VA examination and private opinion.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical strain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection, with some issues being remanded.

The Board remands the claims for higher ratings and a compensable evaluation due to inadequate examinations that do not comply with Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016).

The Board remands the claims for higher disability ratings for multiple service-connected conditions, including lumbosacral strain and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), due to inadequate VA examinations.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the claim.

The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a headache disability, and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities but denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings of chronic sinusitis and tinnitus.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The appeal for service connection and effective date issues was dismissed as the claims were addressed by a separate decision.

The appeal for service connection for erectile dysfunction, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease was dismissed due to a procedural defect.