Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been granted, but the specific conditions are not related to his military service or a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was denied. The Board found no evidence of CFS and the preponderance of the evidence is against a finding that it was incurred in service. For Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the Board found insufficient medical opinion to determine if it is related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, a heart condition (aortic stenosis), and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to its potential relationship with his service-connected allergic rhinitis with nasal polyps. The hypertension rating remains denied.

The Board denied service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and heart condition as not related to active duty service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings are being remanded as the evidence does not support an earlier effective date.,The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings are also being remanded due to insufficient medical records.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's respiratory disability, to include obstructive sleep apnea. The other issues of service connection have been denied as there is no evidence linking current hearing loss or tinnitus to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to her service-connected PTSD, and therefore grants service connection for this condition. However, there is no evidence of a back disorder during service or since then.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected alcohol abuse disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and asthma were dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeal.,New evidence was received sufficient to reopen claims for service connection for a back disability and a right ankle disability. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU based on his service-connected pulmonary histoplosis. The Board found that there was no evidence linking the sleep apnea to service, including his service-connected pulmonary histoplasmosis. The Veteran's employment history did not show he could not work due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for low back condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence on the merits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea are granted. The claim for left small toe disability is dismissed, and the Veteran receives a compensable rating (10%) for ingrown toenail of the left great toe. Service connection for PFB is denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, all other conditions, and effective dates. The Veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss, anxiety, and sleep apnea due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep apnea and irregular heartbeat (atrio-ventricular block, pacemaker placement), to include as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for irregular heartbeat (atrio-ventricular block, pacemaker placement). The Board notes that there are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the heart condition was caused or aggravated by service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and sleep apnea. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the impact of all service-connected conditions on employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, hernia, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression), finding no competent evidence of a nexus to his period of active duty training.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience.