Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was granted. Claims for bilateral foot disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability were denied. Claims for bilateral hearing loss disability, left wrist disability, right wrist disability, and sleep apnea were remanded.

The appeal to readjudicate the claim of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and xerostomia (dry mouth) is granted. Other claims are denied or remanded.

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

Service connection for IBS is granted. Other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board remanded the case to correct a pre-decisional duty to assist error and to schedule a VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service.