Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran and finding that his symptoms had onset during active service.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to PTSD has been withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to and based on aggravation by the Veteran's service-connected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression.

The Board remands the claim for an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in relation to his toxic exposure risk activities during service.

The Board granted service connection for systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia areata, hypertension, sleep apnea, parathyroid cancer, cardiomegaly, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral upper extremity neuropathy, and arthritis of the bilateral feet, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, and hands.

The Board remands the case to obtain a medical opinion on whether the Veteran's service-connected knee disability caused obesity, which in turn caused or aggravated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease, both found to be proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The appeal was dismissed as the May 2023 rating decision was for backfill purposes only and did not constitute an adjudicative decision subject to appellate review.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its etiology, including whether it is secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Board remands the appeal to the agency of original jurisdiction for additional development, specifically an addendum medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability and OSA, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as it was not shown to be proximately due to or aggravated by any of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, asthma, eating disorder, and diabetes mellitus.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea (OSA), including as secondary to a right ankle sprain disability, due to an inadequate medical nexus opinion.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left shoulder impingement syndrome with bursitis, right shoulder impingement syndrome with bursitis, lumbosacral strain, and neck strain to allow for additional development of evidence.

The Board granted the restoration of a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's back condition, as the reduction was improper.

The Board denied a rating greater than 40 percent for the Veteran's back condition and remanded claims for service connection for peptic ulcer disease, diabetes mellitus, diverticulitis, coronary artery disease, and myocardial infarction.

The Board granted an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for COPD and restored a previous 40 percent disability rating for spondylosis, while remanding the claim for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for dry eye syndrome with lagophthalmos and bilateral blepharitis, a higher rating for lumbosacral strain, and service connection for an acquired mental disorder manifested by anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is related to the Veteran's already service-connected tinnitus with insomnia disorder.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, as well as higher ratings for various conditions.