Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for a fatigue disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and erectile dysfunction as not being related to the Veteran's military service or any service-connected disability. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea was remanded for further development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to bronchial asthma and congestive heart failure, to include as secondary to OSA, due to a need for additional evidence.

The Board remands the claims for an earlier effective date for TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate due to errors by the RO in satisfying a regulatory duty under 4.16(b).

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder, left ankle, right hip, left hip, lumbar spine, right knee, and left knee disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and denied earlier effective dates for increased ratings and special monthly compensation, while remanding other claims.

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied as there is no probative evidence linking it to active service or a service-connected disability.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain additional medical opinions, as the previous VA examination was found inadequate.

The Board remands the claims for increased disability evaluations for lumbosacral strain, sinusitis, and right lower extremity scars to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, increased ratings, and service connection due to a lack of evidence supporting these claims.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea and chronic headache disability (tension headaches), both found to be secondary to the Veteran's service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for obesity, anemia, diabetes mellitus (type II), heart disease, hypertension, and sleep apnea as they require further development of evidence.

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and PTSD as there was no remaining case or controversy.

The Board granted the application to readjudicate the claim for service connection for OSA, to include as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, and remanded the matter for further development.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability during or after service.

The Board granted an earlier effective date of January 30, 2014, for the grant of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but denied an earlier effective date for migraines.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to readjudicate it based on new and relevant evidence submitted after the April 2023 denial.

The Board remands the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to obtain a new medical opinion regarding its nature and etiology, including whether it is secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected deviated nasal septum, finding that there is competent and probative medical evidence indicating that the Veteran's sleep apnea has been aggravated by his deviated septum.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain an addendum medical opinion addressing the Veteran's in-service onset of symptoms and whether his OSA is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, as well as any potential toxic exposure during military service.