Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to the need for an opinion on the combined effect of her service-connected disabilities on her employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for diabetes mellitus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of direct service connection for sleep apnea, as there was no in-service diagnosis or onset of the condition. For his diabetes mellitus, the Board agreed with the RO's determination that the current 20% rating adequately reflects the severity of the disability.

The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including her right ankle injury, bilateral foot and knee conditions, heart condition, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The decision also notes that additional evidence is needed for these cases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current diagnosis and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and anxiety), bilateral hearing loss, eye problems, TBI, left shoulder disorder, neck disorder, and stomach ulcers have all been denied.,There is no current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral pes planus, joint pain of the knees and elbows, and sleep apnea are denied. The Board found that the evidence does not support a grant of service connection based on presumptions due to undiagnosed illness or chronic multi-symptom illnesses.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected empty nose syndrome with rhinitis.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea is determined to be of service origin, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for lumbar strain has been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection of sleep apnea, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, and left hip condition have been remanded.

The petition to reopen the claims for entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, sleep apnea, and oral ulcers is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been received since the last final rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis with IVDS due to lack of information on functional impairment during flare-ups or overuse, as well as the need for additional VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, left knee condition, and right knee osteoarthritis. The decision found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for right knee disability and peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities are remanded due to unclear evidence of current disabilities, and his diabetes mellitus, type II, may be related to service under presumptive provisions.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is remanded as there was no consideration of a one-year presumptive period.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and low back disability are remanded due to unclear evidence of current disabilities.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there was no consideration of a one-year presumptive period.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, finding that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's contentions regarding their etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee disabilities and obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of VA examination in support of these claims.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted due to aggravation by military service.,Service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome or disability manifested by fatigue is denied.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical examination. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's prostate condition and sleep apnea have been reopened due to new evidence received since the previous denial of service connection for these conditions.,An effective date prior to November 9, 2015 for a 100 percent disability rating for PTSD with depressive mood is denied. The Veteran’s claim for SMC based on aid and attendance is also remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to her service-connected persistent depressive disorder and asthma. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused and/or aggravated by her service-connected psychiatric disability and asthma.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for vertigo, sleep apnea, and bilateral toenail fungus due to inadequate examination reports and new evidence.