Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for hypertension was denied. The claims for service connection for sleep conditions and neurological disorder were remanded for further examination.

The veteran's service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The veteran's request for higher ratings for PTSD, CAD, and various forms of arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, were denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and an effective date for DEA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted. The Board found that the OSA is but-for due to his service-connected disabilities, with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and a right knee disability due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board will consider new evidence in the adjudication of those claims.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea to obtain a new medical opinion. The Veteran's representative argued that the VA's examination was inadequate.

The veteran's appeal for a higher rating for strain in the lumbosacral spine was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the appeal.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection for sleep apnea because the VA medical opinion provided was inadequate. The Veteran will receive another medical opinion to address all relevant etiologies, including his service-connected disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to degenerative arthritis of the spine because the evidence did not show that the Veteran's OSA was caused or aggravated by his back disability.

The appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran withdrew the claim.

The veteran's claim for PTSD was granted. Other claims, including obstructive sleep apnea and TBI residuals, were remanded for further review.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 40 percent for service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and IVDS. The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing more severe symptoms or incapacitating episodes.

The veteran's service connection for headaches and obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The veteran's request for higher ratings for PTSD, CAD, and various forms of arthritis, as well as a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, were denied. However, the veteran was granted TDIU and an effective date for DEA.

The Board remanded all issues to correct errors in obtaining the Veteran's service treatment records.

The Board remanded the veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and bilateral knee conditions due to inadequate medical opinions. The Board will consider new evidence in the future.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran will have an opportunity to submit additional evidence on remand.

The Board remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. The Veteran will undergo a new VA sleep disorders examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral foot disability were granted, but the claim for an increased rating for tinnitus was denied. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability was also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, bilateral dry eye syndrome, left-hand and right-hand disabilities, and obstructive sleep apnea were denied. The claims for service connection for the right knee disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, and plantar fasciitis were remanded.

The veteran's PTSD rating was restored to 70% and the claim for sleep apnea was remanded for further examination.

The Board granted the appellant's request for direct payment of attorney fees from past due benefits awarded in a March 2023 rating decision granting entitlement to a TDIU.