Sleep apnea decisions — 2026

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, except for eczema and skin rash, are associated with his subsequent period of active duty after he received separation pay. Therefore, the appeal is granted as recoupment of the Veteran's separation pay in the amount of $13,271.16 is improper.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is rated at 10 percent, effective July 3, 2023. The Veteran's hemorrhoids do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,Service connection for PTSD and sleep apnea are inextricably intertwined with the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder pain and sebaceous cyst.

The Veteran withdrew all appeals regarding the increased disability ratings and service connection for various conditions, including left sciatic nerve palsy post fractured femur, psychiatric disability, surgical scars over the buttocks and left thigh, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board has dismissed these appeals as a result.

The Veteran's endometriosis is not service-connected as it is not caused or aggravated by her service-connected disability of status post fracture residuals left hip and pelvic injury with impairment.,The Veteran's right total hip joint replacement has been rated at 30 percent since October 2022, but the appeal seeks a higher rating based on residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.,The Veteran's right foot strain with degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 10 percent and the appeal requests an increase in disability rating due to painful motion and walking difficulties.,The Veteran's status post fracture residuals left hip and pelvic injury SI joint has been rated at 10 percent, but the appeal seeks a higher rating based on limited flexion of the joint.,The Veteran's status post fracture residuals left hip and pelvic injury with impairment is currently rated at 10 percent and the appeal requests an increase in disability rating due to limitations in abduction and rotation.,The Veteran's status post fracture residuals left hip and pelvic injury SI joint with limited extension has been rated at 10 percent, but the appeal seeks a higher rating based on limited extension of the joint.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis is currently rated at 20 percent and the appeal requests an increase in disability rating due to forward flexion limitations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was incurred during his active service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder and sleep apnea, have resulted in a combined rating of 100 percent. He is already receiving special monthly compensation at the housebound rate due to his service-connected disabilities. Therefore, the issue of entitlement to a TDIU is moot.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's complete service treatment records could not be located and are unavailable for review. The appeal is being remanded to reconsider the claims as though these records were in VA custody at the time of the original decision.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of hypertension, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction secondary to sinus arrythmia for further evaluation.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, recurrent, with anxious distress. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his lumbosacral spine disability was dismissed because he requested and received permission to withdraw his scheduled Board hearing.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II, left lower extremity and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, obstructive sleep apnea, psychiatric disorder (to include major depressive disorder with anxious distress), and headaches are all service-connected.

The Board has found multiple pre-decisional duty to assist errors and remands the following issues: service connection for tinea, initial compensable rating for pilonidal cyst, initial rating higher than 10 percent for lumbosacral strain, initial compensable rating for left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and an initial rating higher than 30 percent for PTSD. The Veteran served in the Coast Guard Reserve during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and has remanded the issue of residuals of septorhinoplasty due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the basis that these conditions had their onset during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for syringomyelia and associated residuals, including sleep apnea, was granted with an effective date of April 25, 2005.,Service connection for voiding dysfunction and bowel dysfunction (associated with syringomyelia) was also granted with an effective date of January 1, 2008.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is granted with a 50% rating, effective from May 19, 2009.

The Board denied service connection for low back and left knee disabilities, as well as diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea.,There is no evidence of a nexus between the claimed conditions and service.

The Veteran is granted a separate compensable rating of 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and increased ratings for asthma. The OSA rating remains at 50 percent, but the asthma rating has been increased to 30 percent effective February 3, 2016.

The Board has granted service connection for a deviated nasal septum, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and the aggravation of coronary artery disease by the service-connected deviated nasal septum. The decision is based on direct service connection.