Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted an effective date of May 29, 2012, for the grant of service connection for unspecified depressive disorder.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his claim in September 2022.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood was granted an initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The other claims for service connection were remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to an unspecified depressive disorder due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as the most probative evidence of record does not support a finding that OSA is etiologically related to military service.

The Board remands the claim for an increased evaluation of lumbosacral strain to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding it to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as well as remanded certain claims for further development.

The Board granted service connection for AL amyloidosis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and bilateral cataracts with glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and denied service connection for a prostate disorder.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating for lumbosacral strain, both before and after February 11, 2025.

The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and remanded the claim for a nerve disability, claimed as secondary to lumbosacral strain.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic fatigue syndrome as further development is needed.

All appeals for service connection and effective dates were dismissed by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, diabetes mellitus, type II, a kidney disability, an eye disability, bilateral lower extremities peripheral neuropathy, and bilateral upper extremities peripheral neuropathy as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or incurrence related to these conditions. The claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, arthritis, hypertension, headaches, and tinnitus were remanded for further development.

The Board remands the issues for further development, specifically to obtain treatment records from VISTA imaging and ensure compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, and hypertension. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea to provide the Veteran with a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the condition's etiology.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.