Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for cervical spine disorder, lumbar spine disorder, liver cirrhosis, interstitial cystitis, liver cancer, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to active service.

The Board denied increased ratings for chronic bronchitis and sleep apnea with chronic bronchitis, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings at any of the specified times.

The Board remands the claim for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain a new VA examination that complies with its prior instructions and addresses additional lay statements.

The Board remands the matter to obtain an adequate medical opinion that considers the Veteran's contention regarding the relationship between her service-connected left knee musculoskeletal disability and her obstructive sleep apnea, specifically focusing on whether a September 2009 cortisone shot in her knee caused or aggravated her obesity.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, sleep apnea, and chronic sinusitis prior to August 10, 2022, as these claims were granted in full by a September 2024 rating decision.

The Veteran's depressive disorder alone rendered her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and she is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) at the housebound rate.

The Board remands the issues of service connection for pulmonary nodule of the lungs and sleep apnea, to include as secondary to service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, for further development.

The Board denied service connection for asbestosis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including secondary to restrictive lung disease, based on the lack of evidence showing a current diagnosis or that these conditions were caused by or aggravated by service.

The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error in obtaining relevant records.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a neck condition, atypical chest pain with arrhythmias, GERD, hypertension, and sleep apnea, due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remands the claim for a VA medical opinion addressing direct service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied an initial evaluation in excess of 70 percent for somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not more closely approximate total occupational and social impairment.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and left lower extremity tingling (left foot numbness) as the evidence did not support a positive nexus to active service.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for a lumbosacral strain is dismissed due to the untimely filing of the necessary forms.

The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, as the previous examination was found inadequate.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea on a direct basis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his active military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board remands the service connection claim for sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring a new VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and finding that it is at least as likely as not that his current OSA began during his active-duty military service.