Sleep apnea decisions — 2017

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and service connection have been remanded.,His claims for reopening of service connection for migraine headaches and bilateral hearing loss were granted.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been granted service connection with an effective date of June 12, 2013.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities have each been granted a separate evaluation at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further development before deciding on the service connection for a sleep disorder, including sleep apnea.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral knee disorders are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a pulmonary disorder other than sleep apnea, and his dermatological disorders are not related to service.,There is no evidence of active manifestations of a venereal disease or residuals thereof during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and considering all evidence of record.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and are related to his military service. The claims for obesity and diabetes have been denied as there is no evidence of a nexus between these conditions and the Veteran's active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is directly related to his active service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for bilateral hearing loss, IVDS of the lumbar spine prior to July 28, 2015, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP were denied. The Veteran was granted a TDIU.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has found that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The case is now remanded for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypotonic bladder disorder is related to his service-connected degenerative disc disease, lumbosacral spine and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to ensure that he receives a new VA examination for his service-connected back and knee disabilities, as the previous one did not comply with Correia v. McDonald (2016).

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated as 30 percent disabling from October 30, 2009.,Service connection for sleep apnea and diverticulitis is granted.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident in service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and finds that the Veteran's hypertension is not related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues for further development due to incomplete actions in prior remands. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated after additional development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches and sleep apnea are currently before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The RO has denied these claims, but the Veteran requested a hearing at his local RO. The case is REMANDED to schedule this hearing.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his period of service and grants service connection for this condition.