Sleep apnea decisions — 2025

The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, except for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability which were granted. The veteran was also granted service connection for hypertension.

The appeal for service connection for coronary artery disease with stent placement, diabetes mellitus II, scarring of lungs and liver, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and obstructive sleep apnea was withdrawn by the Veteran through his attorney.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and earlier effective dates due to insufficient evidence regarding causation, aggravation, and private treatment records.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea to obtain an adequate medical opinion.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was related to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), right hip disorder, lumbar spine disorder, right wrist disorder, and right elbow disorder.

The Board remands the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to an inadequate VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of in-service incurrence or a medical nexus between the condition and service.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, remanded claims for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), a mental health condition, and increased ratings for the Veteran's knee strain and scoliosis.

The veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for anxiety, tinnitus, headaches, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hypotension and sleep apnea due to a lack of adequate medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as it was found to be caused by the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, and GERD.

The Board granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but denied service connection for irritable bowel syndrome. The Board also denied an increased rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric condition.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for chronic kidney disease and obstructive sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including inadequate medical nexus opinions.

The appeals for service connection for various conditions were dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection and denied increased ratings, but granted service connection with an effective date of January 16, 2018, and a TDIU beginning April 18, 2017.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and a bilateral hearing loss disability. The Board also denied an initial compensable rating for the Veteran's headache disability.

The Board granted the restoration of a 40 percent rating for lumbosacral degenerative disease, effective June 1, 2024.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, type II diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities, left and right knee disabilities, and left and right foot plantar fasciitis to obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board granted service connection for hiatal hernia but denied it for obstructive sleep apnea.