Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right lower extremity radiculopathy; left lower extremity radiculopathy, common peroneal and superficial peroneal nerves; left lower extremity radiculopathy, external cutaneous nerve; left lower extremity radiculopathy, femoral nerve; eczema; left knee degenerative arthritis; and degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to obesity, which was caused by the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain an addendum opinion regarding its etiology, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bruxism/teeth grinding, allergic rhinitis, bloody stools, dyspnea/trouble breathing, and various musculoskeletal and ear pain issues.

The Board denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, granted it for unspecified anxiety disorder, and denied it for lumbar spine osteoarthritis and a skin disability.

The Board denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type II, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and erectile dysfunction (ED) as the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions or their relationship to the Veteran's active service.

The Veteran's right hand condition is granted service connection, and an effective date of August 14, 2020, is assigned for the back condition. The claims for tinnitus, a higher rating for the back condition, and TDIU are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for sleep disturbances and obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder due to a lack of evidence supporting the presence of these conditions.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claim for a new medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to ensure an adequate assessment is made.

The Board denied service connection for hyperlipidemia and right ear hearing loss, but remanded claims for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetes mellitus type II, mixed component of obstructive and central sleep apnea, and bilateral varicose veins.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of April 20, 2001, for the award of service connection for left foot bunion, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome and degenerative arthritis.

The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his lumbar spine disability and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to additional development needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for his service-connected OSA with asthma, finding that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 50 percent.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, a heart condition, and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected major depressive disorder with panic disorder.

The Board denied service connection for a hernia condition, low back condition, sleep apnea, and tinea pedis as the weight of evidence did not support a finding of current disability or nexus to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection for a right knee condition, hypertension (HTN), sinusitis, and sleep apnea due to untimely notice of disagreement.

The Board granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for GERD but no higher, and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claim for a VA sleep disorders examination to determine the relationship between any identified recurrent sleep disability, including obstructive sleep apnea, and the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to a service-connected major depressive disorder, due to two pre-decisional duty to assist errors.