Sleep apnea decisions — 2006

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, finding that it was not related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board found that the veteran's lumbosacral myofibrositis and multiple joint pain were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have degenerative disc disease or salpingitis isthmica nodosa with heavy menstruation that is attributable to military service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner to address whether any lower extremity radiculopathy is related to active service or the service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain.

The appeal is remanded to the RO for compliance with the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA) and to schedule a VA examination.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine and right little finger disabilities are being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations for various conditions, including right ear hearing loss, heart palpitations with left-sided chest pain, lumbosacral strain, sinusitis, left ear hearing loss, left fifth finger, tendonitis of the right knee, and migraine headaches.

The veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for lumbosacral strain is being remanded to schedule a Travel Board hearing.

The Board denied service connection for a psychiatric disability, degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine, an undiagnosed illness characterized by headaches, sleepiness, poor memory and concentration, and sexual dysfunction, and an undiagnosed illness characterized by low back pain with numbness and weakness of the legs.

The veteran's lumbosacral strain superimposed on congenital anomalies was denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, as the evidence did not support a finding of moderate limitation of motion beyond what is already compensated.