Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for Sleep Apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not play a role in his death and there was no other disability found to be service-connected at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral spondylosis is being remanded due to non-compliance with previous Board directives regarding the examination and medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his lumbar spine disability was denied. The RO granted service connection and assigned a 20% rating, but the Veteran is still not receiving the higher ratings he requested.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals of all the listed claims, including service connection and increased rating claims. The Board dismissed these issues as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for respiratory problems and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) and insomnia has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for sleep apnea is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, including VA treatment records showing a current diagnosis of complex sleep apnea with secondary sleep fragmentation, and the Veteran's assertion that the onset of his symptoms was during active military service. However, the claim is remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current sleep apnea had its onset during active military service or is otherwise related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current sleep apnea is caused by any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the cases of mixed tension and vascular headaches and sleep apnea for further examination to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and consideration of the Veteran's statements regarding his sleep apnea symptomatology, as well as articles linking contaminated water exposure at Camp Lejeune with the development of sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining an additional medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea for further development as VA examinations were inadequate in determining their etiology.

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

The Veteran's service connection for PTSD is established, and the Board has remanded to determine if his obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and vertigo due to incomplete service records and a potential Navy study. The Veteran needs to provide his complete personnel records, including those from 1958, and any medical study records related to him at Great Lakes Naval facility.