Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and IVDS, but granted an earlier effective date of February 1, 2023 for left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a duty to assist error, requiring an addendum opinion that adequately addresses whether the Veteran's OSA is related to his active duty.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's current condition and his active military service.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's obesity caused by her service-connected PTSD was a 'but-for cause' of her sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it was not shown to be related to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board denied service connection for prostate cancer, major depressive disorder, sleep apnea, headaches, substance abuse, and chronic pain syndrome as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's active service, including exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board granted readjudication of the service connection claims for various conditions based on new and relevant evidence, but remanded several claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and tinnitus. The claims for increased ratings for right shoulder degenerative arthritis, thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative arthritis were denied. An effective date of April 23, 2021, was granted for the award of a 100 percent evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, as it did not obtain an opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected back condition caused his obesity and subsequently his sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea based on a private medical opinion that linked the condition to in-service symptoms of trouble sleeping.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder and tinnitus, but dismissed the claim for service connection for tinnitus (hyperacusis).

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as it is proximately due to, or aggravated by, the Veteran's service-connected asthma.

The Board granted a 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and remanded the claim for an increased rating for GERD, mild hiatal hernia, and erosive esophagitis. Other claims were denied.

The Board granted service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board granted service connection for signs or symptoms of the gastrointestinal tract, sleep apnea, and headaches as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran was also granted an initial disability rating of 70 percent for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for a deviated nasal septum and obstructive sleep apnea, but remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, left knee condition, right knee condition, low back pain, and left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a sinus disorder, and memory loss to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased rating due to untimely filings or lack of proper forms.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical evidence.