Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was granted. The decision is based on the veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to functional limitations from service-connected disabilities.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for left wrist tendinitis and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as service connection for PTSD and shin pain, were denied. Claims for service connection for other conditions were remanded.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The appeal is remanded to obtain complete federal records needed to adjudicate the claim. The Board needs more information about when the misconduct occurred to determine if the veteran's periods of service can be separated for VA benefit purposes.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and sleep apnea. The Board found duty to assist errors and needs more information to verify the Veteran's reported stressor.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for an earlier effective date and a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea.

The veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for adjustment disorder and lumbar spine disability was denied. The veteran was granted a 20% rating for right hip limitation of flexion starting December 3, 2021, and the reduction in the left hip limitation of flexion rating was reversed.

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 depressive disorder.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for a psychiatric disability and denied all other issues.

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

The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for PTSD service connection was denied. Claims for major depressive disorder, insomnia, hyperglyceridemia, lipoma, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to asthma, is remanded. The Board needs more information on whether the sleep apnea is aggravated by the service-connected asthma.

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

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea is remanded because the VA examiner did not fully address lay evidence. The case will be reviewed again after additional medical opinions are obtained.

The Board denied higher ratings for the veteran's cervical spine condition but remanded decisions on ankle osteoarthritis, sleep disorder, and TDIU.

The Board remands the matter for a medical opinion that adequately considers the Veteran's medical history relating to lack of energy and motivation due to his service-connected mental health condition.

The Board granted the reopening of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and denied service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, to include depression and anxiety. The issues are being remanded for further development.

The Board granted service connection for a skin condition diagnosed as rosacea and intertrigo, but dismissed the appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for diabetes.

The veteran's claim for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD is granted. The Board found that the symptoms associated with the veteran's PTSD caused his sleep apnea.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran withdrew all pending appeals.