Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome (left and right) based on the evidence showing that these conditions had their onset during active service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea, a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus, and a compensable rating for right ear hearing loss.

The Board denied a higher initial rating for degenerative arthritis with degenerative disc disease, lumbosacral spine, as the Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating at any point during the appeal period.

The Board denied a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted service connection for depression as secondary to Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease itself, both related to the Veteran's military service. The claims for COPD, OSA, and a higher level of special monthly compensation were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss as there was no evidence of a current disability meeting the regulatory threshold for hearing loss benefits at any point during the appeal period.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for various disorders due to a lack of adequate evidence and medical opinions.

The Board remands the claim for an addendum VA opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, considering its potential relationship with service-connected conditions.

The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's passing while it was pending.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities result in actual loss of use of the lower extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance to purchase an automobile or other conveyance.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current diagnosis during the pendency of the claim.

The Board remands all service connection claims for further development, including new VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board remands the claim for a low back condition to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities have aggravated his low back disability.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for all 11 issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.

The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between the (m) and (n) rates based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding all claims, and the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was caused by the Veteran's service-connected hypertension.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain a more thorough medical opinion, as the current evidence is inadequate.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for gout, sleep apnea, and an increased rating for PTSD.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with strain, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and left knee and ankle gout with degenerative joint disease.