Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residual nerve damage from a tonsillectomy has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence.,Service connection is granted for left ear hearing loss, as it is etiologically related to acoustic trauma sustained in active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of relevant VA treatment records. The issues include back, neck, asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, and cephalgia disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea disability due to insufficient evidence, and a VA examination is needed.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service. The Heart Condition case is remanded as there are insufficient findings regarding its relationship to service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for OSA and GERD due to inadequate examinations, lack of proper exposure basis documentation, and insufficient consideration of direct service connection.

The Veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities, including fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome, exceed the threshold for 'good health' as defined by VA standards. Therefore, his application for S-DVI is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and either service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability, migraine headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions and evidence.

The Board has determined that a VA examination and opinion are needed to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his active service. The Veteran served from January 2003 to May 2004, and he maintains that his sleep apnea began during this period.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for neurosis claimed as irritability, difficulty concentrating, and forgetfulness. The appeal is now pending again.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder are granted. The claims for bilateral hip, knee, and ankle conditions are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder with anxious distress is granted a 70% rating on and after March 27, 2017. The Board finds the evidence most consistent with a 70% disability rating for depression throughout the period on appeal. Service connection for back, left knee, and sleep apnea disabilities are remanded due to incomplete records and insufficient nexus opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the symptoms began during service and have continued since then. The decision is based on direct service connection due to in-service onset of symptoms.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU for the period prior to August 14, 2018. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD, sinusitis and chronic rhinitis) is remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbosacral spine disability was denied, and the claim for TDIU prior to July 5, 2011, is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left knee and right ankle disabilities, as well as service connection for a prostate disorder, are REMANDED. Additionally, the Veteran is required to be scheduled for an examination to determine the current nature and etiology of his OSA.,Service connection for DM was denied due to lack of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and no evidence of herbicide exposure.

The Veteran was granted service connection for tinnitus, effective March 12, 2015.,Service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and a respiratory disability were denied.