Sleep apnea decisions — 2018

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened, and the Board grants a new rating. The claims for increased ratings for prostate cancer, diabetes mellitus, and peripheral neuropathy are all denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea as the evidence did not show these conditions were related to active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be related to his service-connected PTSD and remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is linked to his current lumbar spine disability.,The RO has restored a 20% rating for the Veteran’s cervical spine disability and assigned a 30% rating effective January 30, 2018.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain, tinnitus, and headaches are all related to her service. The left knee condition and gastrointestinal condition other than GERD have not been established as being related to her service.,Further examination is needed for the left knee condition and a determination on the gastrointestinal condition other than GERD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including migraine headaches and depression, have been found to cause or aggravate his current psychiatric disorder. His sleep apnea is also linked to his service-connected conditions. However, the Veteran’s DDD of the lumbar spine and hypertension are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The VA examiner needs to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran’s OSA is aggravated by his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made. The Board granted service connection for PTSD.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current diagnosis and his active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case for a Supplemental Statement of the Case to include a summary of reasons for each decision, including the issue of an extraschedular rating for diabetes mellitus and its complications. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine is being remanded for further evaluation due to unreliable previous examination results and lack of recent medical records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and verification of his National Guard service periods.

The Veteran's hypertension and right knee disability are being remanded for further evaluation. The sleep apnea syndrome claim remains pending. The rating for the right knee is also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea and PTSD as secondary to service-connected residuals of a head injury and TBI with residual headaches due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for additional records, particularly from the Jacksonville Naval Air Station Hospital.

The Board has granted service connection for low back and right knee conditions, as well as tinea pedis (bilateral).,Service connection was denied for sleep apnea.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's testimony and lay statements are sufficient to warrant a compensation examination for sleep apnea, but further evidence is needed to determine if his condition began during service or is otherwise related to it.