Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the weight gain and obesity resulting from his mental health condition caused OSA.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion provided by APRN K.M. established a nexus between the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, which led to weight gain and obesity, and the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Claimed conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086586
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.