Sleep apnea decisions — 2026

The Board has granted service connection for chronic back pain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected multiple myeloma. The appeal is being remanded for further development regarding other claimed conditions, including those potentially related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating for left ear hearing loss, sleep apnea, and PTSD as the Veteran withdrew his appeal through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and degenerative arthritis of the spine due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to address whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected insomnia disorder. A new VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as it is considered to be aggravated by military exposure to burn pits during deployments.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to their death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain and right knee strain due to inadequate opinions regarding causation and aggravation. The Veteran will need new VA examinations to address these issues.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that his symptoms began during active duty and have continued since. The decision is based on direct evidence of in-service onset.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is dismissed as the RO granted full benefits in a prior decision. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for type II diabetes mellitus, which was previously denied.

The Veteran's claims for a right-hand finger disability, OSA, and a right ankle disability were dismissed due to the timeliness of the appeals.,The Veteran's claim for headaches was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension but remanded the claim for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error. The issues of sleep apnea, throat condition (including coughing attacks), and shortness of breath are all related to in-service exposure to fuel and burned oil fumes.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The Veteran's seizure disorder is granted as service-connected. The remaining issues of increased ratings for ankle and lumbar spine conditions, as well as sleep-wake disorders are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD rating has been increased to 70% effective May 25, 2022.,His sleep apnea remains at a 50% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for an eating disorder (anorexia nervosa) and sinus issues, finding that the Veteran's conditions began during her active service and have continued since then.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected GERD. The claim for an increased rating for cervical spine disability remains pending and requires further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, rhinitis, and irritable bowel syndrome has been dismissed as the Veteran's representative requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeals for separate compensable ratings for obstructive sleep apnea and asthma, as well as a higher rating for the left hip condition, have been dismissed due to improper concurrent election of review options.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder (Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood).