Sleep apnea decisions — 2018

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected primary insomnia with generalized anxiety disorder.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is related to symptoms he experienced during his military service.

The Veteran's service-connected back disability is not found to be the cause of his left hip condition. The Board finds no evidence supporting a higher rating for the Veteran's back disability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for a VA examination to determine if his current sleep apnea is related to service or caused by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's lower back disorder needs to be reassessed due to recent worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to determine the current severity of his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's mild obstructive sleep apnea is found to be etiologically related to his active military service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, and rating in excess of 10 percent for left and right knee DJD due to a lack of VA examination. The Veteran is required to provide additional treatment records and attend a VA medical examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and updated treatment records, as well as determining if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service, including exposure to burn pits.

The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and asthma, but has remanded the issues of service connection for GERD, IBS, allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD due to conflicting evidence in the file. Additional medical examinations are required.

The Veteran's currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is etiologically related to his active duty service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 100% effective November 22, 2016. Prior to that date, the rating was 50%. The Veteran has total occupational and social impairment since then.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed sleep disorders, including narcolepsy and sleep apnea, are not related to her military service. The Veteran's insomnia is found to be a symptom of her major depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link between his current diagnosis and an in-service injury or event.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU, and his claim is denied.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, anemia, and a skin disability due to lack of sufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination of his right wrist disability. Service connection claims for tinnitus and right thumb injury are referred to the AOJ.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's OSA and chronic fatigue are related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease due to lack of timely notice of disagreement. The appeal for an earlier effective date for PTSD was also denied.