Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The veteran's service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, bilateral hearing loss, and right shoulder pain was granted. The appeal for an increased rating for tinnitus was withdrawn. Claims for neck disability, left ankle disability, left foot disability, right ankle disability, and right foot disability were remanded.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it needs more evidence to decide if OSA is related to the veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded. The Board requires additional examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep disturbances are related to his service.

The veteran's appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran requested to withdraw the appeal.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to burn pit exposure is remanded. The Board needs more information from a medical expert.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension, right shoulder disability, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for diabetes mellitus was not readjudicated due to lack of new and relevant evidence.

The Board remanded the claims for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to errors in the duty to assist.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and anxiety. The Board needs more evidence to decide these claims.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia and chronic testicular pain but remanded the claim for sleep apnea.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation due to duty to assist errors.

The veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities were denied, but the claim for nerve damage in the lower extremities was remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea due to procedural errors.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to military service, including conditions experienced during overseas deployments.

The appeal for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea and lung granuloma was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions and a higher rating for hypertension.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD. The VA needs to address whether the PTSD aggravated the sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for mental health issues and eye condition were denied. Claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy and sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection of headaches and sleep apnea, finding that additional medical opinions were needed.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to the veteran's service-connected lumbar strain. The decision was based on probative medical evidence showing that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was caused by his service-connected lumbar strain through obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because the evidence did not show that the condition was incurred during active duty.