Sleep apnea decisions — 2026

The Veteran's tinnitus and psychiatric disability (claimed as PTSD) are granted service connection. The Veteran's OSA is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to in-service toxic exposures.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring an addendum VA medical opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is due to his service-connected tinnitus. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's psychiatric disability and sleep apnea, including whether they are related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to readjudicate his previously denied claims for service connection for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The decision finds that new evidence supports these claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions considering the ameliorative effects of medication.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, gastrointestinal disorder, lumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability. These claims are being remanded for further review.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as there was no diagnosis of OSA during the appeal period and the medical evidence did not support a grant of service connection.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection and rating issues, leading to the dismissal of all appeals.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection were the second complete claims received within one year after his intent to file a claim. The effective dates for these benefits are denied as they do not meet the criteria set by law.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected insomnia with depressive disorder, as well as the potential aggravation of obesity by these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from working, and he has the necessary skills to transition into suitable employment without direct intervention of Chapter 31 benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected conditions, including obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board has granted service connection for left hammer toe and left hallux valgus, but the issues of service connection for a left ankle disability, right ankle disability, sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), muscle pain, and joint pain are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his chronic lumbosacral strain with arthritis was denied. The issue of TDIU and SMC were granted.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be at least as likely as not related to his active military service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for further development due to notification deficiencies and procedural issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a left hip condition due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was incurred in service and granted service connection for this condition.