Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's bone fracture of the left big toe and sleep apnea issues are being remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during active service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea constitutes a MUCMI based on his symptoms.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the grant of TDIU, finding that the February 2004 rating decision is not final and there are no records in the claims file that can be construed as a formal or informal claim for TDIU prior to March 5, 2001.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was first diagnosed in service and has persisted since separation. The Board granted service connection for this condition based on direct evidence of its onset during active duty.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, including as secondary to a cervical spine condition due to lack of medical evidence supporting these conditions during or since service.

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

The appeal of the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is dismissed. The claims for a rating in excess of 40 percent for partial complex seizures, service connection for OSA, and hypertension are remanded.

The Veteran's lower back disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease, is related to his military service and granted service connection.,Service connection for COPD was established based on credible evidence of in-service exposure to contaminated air from burn pits.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability meeting VA criteria.,The Veteran's headaches are not service-connected due to lack of in-service onset and no credible link to active service.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for depression/dysthymia was granted.,The Veteran's appeals to reopen service connection for a nervous disorder, chronic bilateral dislocation of the sternoclavicular joints, lumbosacral strain, right foot pes planus, and left foot pes planus were all denied.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder tendonitis and impingement syndrome was dismissed. A TDIU rating is granted, but the issues regarding lumbosacral and thoracic strain and right lower extremity radiculopathy are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis), and sleep apnea.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's residuals of fracture of the left index finger.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine/low back disability and respiratory issues (including asbestosis), right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the receipt of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, but his claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches were all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) based on a direct relationship to military service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a sleep study and an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including respiratory disorder (to include asthma), left wrist disability, left hand disability, lumbar spine disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be reviewed, and the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded.