Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hammertoes, a deep brass burn scar of the neck, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and stuttering priapism. The Board found that the AOJ failed to secure necessary medical examinations before adjudicating these claims.

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral optic nerve cupping, bilateral retinal detachment, and right ear hearing loss disability were denied. Other claims were remanded for further action.

The veteran's service connection for a cervical spine condition and obstructive sleep apnea was granted.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings and TDIU due to inadequate VA examinations.

The veteran's service connection for tinnitus and both knee conditions was granted. Other claims were remanded.

The veteran's claims for service connection for left knee patellar instability and right shoulder strain with tendinosis were granted. All other issues were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted. The Board found that the OSA was proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis.

The veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted. The OSA is considered secondary to the veteran's service-connected PTSD, sinusitis, hypertension, and migraine headaches.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded. The Board needs more information to decide the case.

The veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating and service connection for certain conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected asthma has been granted. The Board found that the OSA is proximately due to the service-connected asthma.

The veteran's claims for service connection for trapezius muscle injury, bilateral metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis, pes planus, hallux rigidus, and sleep apnea were dismissed. However, the veteran was granted service connection for bilateral hammer toes, bilateral hallux valgus, and erectile dysfunction.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Veteran's symptoms began during his service in the Gulf War and have continued since that time.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of lumbosacral strain was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the claim.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea is remanded. The VA needs to provide a new medical opinion addressing whether the veteran's sleep apnea is related to his PTSD or service.

The veteran's service connection for right knee strain, left knee strain, lumbosacral strain, left shoulder strain, and right elbow strain was granted. The issues of right foot pain and left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and denied higher ratings and earlier effective dates for the foot conditions.

The veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral spine spondylosis and degenerative disc disease was granted based on new evidence showing it is secondary to a service-connected left foot condition.

The Veteran's appeal for sleep apnea was dismissed. A compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The appeals for colon cancer, bladder disability, acquired psychiatric disability, and headaches were remanded.

The Board denied service connection for Parkinson's disease, memory loss, bilateral feet disability, bilateral hips disability, and right knee disability. The claims for a prostate condition and sleep apnea were remanded.