Sleep apnea decisions — 2026

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, including VA treatment records documenting a current diagnosis. A toxic exposure risk activity opinion is also required as per the PACT Act.

The Board has determined that the claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to a failure to provide an examination and obtain a medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's current disability and his in-service exposure to burn pits. The PACT Act requires VA to provide such an examination if certain criteria are met.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for her lumbar spine disability due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence submitted when the claim is readjudicated.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his lumbosacral strain, considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Veteran's service-connected lower back disability and radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, subject to regulations governing the payment of monetary awards.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding of any current disability related to his military service.,Service connection has also been denied for other conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and voiding dysfunction.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, chronic sinusitis, insomnia, and right wrist disorder as these conditions are as likely as not related to her active-duty service.

The appeal for service connection for OSA is dismissed. A 50 percent rating, but no higher, for right carpal tunnel syndrome, post-surgery, is granted.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea before a decision was made.

The Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is found to be related to his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, specifically his lumbar spine disability, bilateral knee disabilities, and bilateral flat feet. Service connection for OSA is granted as secondary to these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for acquired psychiatric disability, GERD, respiratory disability (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea, and prostate disability. The Board found no current diagnosed disabilities and insufficient evidence of an in-service event, injury, or disease.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further examination and opinion to determine its onset, etiology, and relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on a finding that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is due to his PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that his symptoms are the same as those he experienced during active duty and have continued to the present. The decision is based on direct evidence of a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Veteran's OSA is remanded for a new VA medical examination to determine if it began during service or is related to his anxiety disorder. A toxic exposure risk activity opinion is also needed regarding the Veteran's burn pit exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted as his in-service symptoms are considered to be a precursor of the condition he was later diagnosed with.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA addendum medical opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically addressing whether it is at least as likely as not related to her active service or aggravated by her service-connected disabilities. The TDIU claim was also raised but no effective date earlier than January 24, 2022, can be granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's death.