Sleep apnea decisions — 2018

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, and allergic rhinitis are all granted. The Veteran is awarded a 30% rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis since January 26, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The case of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to service-connected paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and/or now service-connected sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he withdrew his claim. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for left hip tendon strain, right hip tendon strain, and low back disability manifested by pain. The remaining issues have been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea), gastrointestinal disorder, and left upper extremity disorder as secondary to service-connected PTSD. Additional development is needed including obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination for knee disabilities, and providing an addendum opinion regarding GERD and cervical radiculopathy.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the current condition is not related to active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions. The claims are also remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his knee and foot disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's daughter. The case is remanded for further development and an examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back disability, neurological disability, sleep apnea, and cardiomegaly due to new evidence received. The Veteran's PTSD rating remains under review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent since October 9, 2009.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to insufficient evidence. The issues of service connection and TDIU remain pending.

The Board denied service connection for spinal stenosis and sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence to decide the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Veteran needs to be provided with a VA examination to determine if his current OSA had its onset in or is related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder strain and lumbosacral sprain disabilities are being remanded for additional examinations to assess their current severity.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the relationship between his service-connected anxiety disorder and his claimed disabilities (hypertension, headaches, OSA, IBS, acid reflux).

The appeal seeking service connection for a left knee condition is dismissed. The Board has also remanded the issues of service connection for muscle aches and joint pain, right knee disability, upper and lower back disability, respiratory disability (claimed as asthma), sleep disability (claimed as sleep apnea), heart disorder, headache disability, and irritable colon syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a fractured vertebra, bilateral eye condition, asbestosis, and sleep apnea due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or are related to his military service.