Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The Board denied the veteran's requests for higher disability ratings for lumbosacral strain, PTSD, and migraine headaches.

The appeal for service connection of sleep apnea was dismissed because the veteran did not file the necessary form on time.

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

Service connection for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain is granted.

The veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied. The claim for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was remanded.

Service connection for sleep apnea was denied because the evidence did not show a relationship to service. An initial rating in excess of 10 percent for spondylolysis was also denied.

The veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as caused or aggravated by service-connected insomnia has been granted.

The appeal for service connection for hyperlipidemia was denied. The claims for higher ratings for hypertension, unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder, essential tremors, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the condition began during active-duty service.

The veteran's claim for a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea was granted. The Board determined that the veteran's sleep apnea, aggravated by service-connected allergic rhinitis, warrants a 50 percent rating.

The veteran's claims for service connection for a left ankle sprain and obstructive sleep apnea were granted. The claims for bilateral foot disability and hypothyroidism were remanded.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the condition was incurred during active service.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD and an earlier effective date for lumbosacral strain. It remanded decisions on other conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to his service-connected right Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis is granted. The Board found that the OSA is but-for caused by these service-connected conditions.

The veteran's claims for higher ratings for several conditions were denied, but a 20 percent rating for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy was granted.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the veteran's service-connected right knee disability, with obesity as an intermediary step.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lower back disability is granted. The Board found that the Veteran's current lower back disability is etiologically related to an in-service injury.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on the Veteran's service-connected deviated septum. The evidence was found to be in approximate balance, and reasonable doubt was resolved in the Veteran's favor.

The Board remanded all claims for service connection due to pre-decisional errors by the VA. The Veteran's claims will be re-evaluated with proper examinations and consideration of his service in the Southwest Asia theater.

Service connection for the veteran's back and right ankle disorders was denied. The Board found that these conditions were not related to the veteran's military service.