Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to the Veteran's service-connected Klinefelter's Syndrome with Hypertension.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted. The Board found that the OSA is related to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, lumbosacral strain, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea, ordering a new medical opinion considering toxic exposure during service.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to major depressive disorder is granted.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy and bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, as well as an initial rating in excess of the assigned percentages. The claim for sleep apnea was remanded.

The veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus was denied. The claims for left hip impairment, left hip osteoarthritis with limitation of extension, right arm condition, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The veteran is granted an initial disability rating of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The decision is based on the requirement to use a CPAP machine, but there are no indications of chronic respiratory failure or other severe conditions.

The appeal was dismissed because the veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because the VA did not adequately consider if the veteran's service-connected disabilities contributed to his OSA through obesity.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to psychiatric conditions was dismissed because the veteran withdrew it.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, considering it secondary to the veteran's service-connected depressive disorder and other disabilities. The Board found that further medical opinions are needed.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, stating that the evidence did not support a rating higher than 50%.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to determine if it is related to the Veteran's service-connected lumbar degenerative disc disease.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to a service-connected migraine disability, is remanded. The VA needs to correct errors in the examination process.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of a heart disability, sleep apnea, and headache disability, as well as entitlement to TDIU. The Board found that additional evidence is needed to clarify these conditions.

The veteran was granted an earlier effective date for hypertension and a rating for a stab wound. Other issues were remanded.

The Board denied higher ratings for several conditions but remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disorders due to new and relevant evidence. The Board will consider whether these conditions are related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities or obesity.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea to correct a duty to assist error. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with new medical opinions.

The appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was denied. The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 70% rating prior to November 15, 2017, and a 100% rating from that date forward, with TDIU granted prior to November 15, 2017.