Sleep apnea decisions — 2016

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing at the Hartford RO. The issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, osteoporosis, and PTSD are still pending.

The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to service, including ACDUTRA. The Appellant's statements regarding in-service injuries are not sufficient to establish service connection.

The Veteran's dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the left axilla was evaluated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7818. The condition is not service-connected, and no new evidence has reopened it.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, with L2 deformity, results in sleep impairment not contemplated by the rating criteria. The current schedular ratings adequately account for his disability picture and symptomatology.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be related to his service, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Veteran has been granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and left ankle arthritis.,Both conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bipolar disorder has been withdrawn. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected sarcoidosis is being reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection for hypertension is also being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings and TDIU as the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain updated medical records and prepare an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's low back disorder. The Veteran seeks service connection for his current condition, which he attributes to a parachute jump injury in service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of his service records.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and SSA records. The Veteran needs a VA examination to assess the severity of his right knee disorder and whether he requires regular aid and attendance or is housebound due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for sleep apnea, which he claims was caused by exposure to toxic fumes and other hazardous substances during his military service. The Board has determined that a remand is necessary due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and fibromyalgia.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to clarify whether the Veteran's migraine headaches are caused or made worse by his service-connected lumbosacral strain with disc bulge.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for PTSD and right ear hearing loss, as well as his attempts to reopen the claim for service connection for sinusitis were denied. The Board also found that there was no evidence of a superimposed disease or injury during active duty service that resulted in an additional disability or aggravation of his congenital Chiari malformation.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his low back disability was denied. The claims for earlier effective dates for service connection of erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation were also denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and whether it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's combined disability rating is less than the schedular percentage requirements for a TDIU, and his service-connected disabilities do not render him unemployable.

The Board found that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea did not manifest during service and is not attributable to service, thus denying his claim for service connection.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have PTSD or any other mental disorder related to his period of service. The Veteran's diagnosed sleep apnea and hypertension were also not incurred in or aggravated by service.