Sleep apnea decisions — 2018

The Board has remanded the claims of sleep apnea, headaches, and right ear hearing loss due to incomplete Reserve personnel records. A medical opinion is also needed for the right ear hearing loss claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sinus condition and sleep apnea due to additional development being necessary.

The Board denied service connection for a deviated nasal septum and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability has been granted. A 10 percent rating is assigned for hemorrhoids from September 18, 2017. The skin condition of the face and other issues remain under review.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for lumbar spine disability and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical evidence, requiring further VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and is granted. The claim for increased rating for hallux valgus of the left foot is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical and lumbosacral spine disorders due to a lack of a VA examination addressing his contentions of continued back pain since service.

The Board denied service connection for back, left ankle, left foot, left hip, and right hip disabilities. The Veteran's current lower back conditions are not related to the alleged in-service forklift incident.,The Veteran's left ankle condition is also not related to the alleged in-service forklift incident.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and a VA examination is needed to determine if the sleep disorder is related to service or other conditions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not service connected, but his chronic fatigue syndrome is presumed due to a service-connected condition (coronary artery disease).

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive ventilatory disorder and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions began during the Veteran's active duty service. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but his sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss are denied. The Veteran's initial rating for bilateral hearing loss remains at 20 percent, and he does not meet the criteria for TDIU.

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

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, allergy condition, asthma, lumbar strain and partial discectomy, bilateral hip condition, bilateral knee condition, sleep apnea/sleep disorder, and acquired psychiatric disability is denied. The claims are remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability is not established as there was no diagnosis of hearing loss sufficient for VA purposes.

The Veteran's left mandible fracture is rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,Service connection for sleep apnea and left knee condition are granted. Service connection for left ankle condition is also granted.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues including service connection for various conditions, with some remanded for further examination and development. The initial rating for depression disorder is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions and exposure to burn pits during service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for sleep apnea as it requires further examination and consideration of medical records.

Service connection is denied for sleep apnea and hypotension. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (including major depressive disorder and PTSD), and headache disability.,The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions are related to his active duty service.

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