Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with degenerative arthritis.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD with insomnia disorder was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of OSA.

The veteran's service connection for lumbosacral strain and related radiculopathies in both lower extremities was granted.

The veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, Type II (DM II) due to herbicide exposure was denied. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was remanded for further evaluation.

Service connection for tinnitus is granted. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for the veteran's sleep apnea, stating that there was no evidence of exposure to Agent Orange during his service.

The veteran was granted a 10% rating for migraine headaches. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral lower leg shin splints were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of stomach disorder, immunity problems, and sleep disorder due to burn pit exposure or TERA. The VA must provide examinations and medical opinions addressing these conditions.

The veteran's request for a higher rating for PTSD was denied. Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but decisions on lumbosacral strain and obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea due to new and relevant evidence. The Veteran's buddy statement about his symptoms during service was not considered in prior decisions.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for sleep apnea and thrombocytopenia due to inadequate development of toxic exposures in service.

The veteran's service connection for several conditions, including left and right knee disabilities, left ankle disability, left foot disability, posttraumatic headaches, TBI, and dental issues, was granted. However, service connection for bilateral hearing loss and higher ratings for other conditions were denied.

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The claims for service connection for right eye blindness, sleep disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, and SMC were remanded.

The veteran's PTSD with TBI was rated at 100% from August 1, 2022 to March 19, 2023. The veteran also qualifies for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound criteria.

The veteran's service connection for COPD and emphysema was granted. A 100 percent rating for asthma with OSA and special monthly compensation were also granted. However, a compensable evaluation for allergic rhinitis was denied, and the issue of service connection for urinary incontinence was remanded.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and lumbar spine disability. The Veteran's service-connected PTSD may have aggravated his sleep apnea, and his back pain during service may be related to his current lumbar spine issues.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and prostate cancer residuals due to new and relevant evidence. The veteran will undergo further examinations.

The veteran's claims for service connection for several conditions were denied. However, the veteran was granted an initial 10 percent rating for Bell's palsy and an initial 50 percent rating for migraine headaches and sleep apnea. Several other issues were remanded for further review.

The Board remanded all issues to obtain missing VA treatment records and translate submitted evidence.