Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for asthma, hemorrhoids, sinus condition and sleep apnea secondary to deviated septum, thyroid tumor due to radiation exposure, headaches, left hip condition, and right hip condition are remanded as there is insufficient evidence or examination to support a decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the condition was first diagnosed during active service and has continued since then.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for plantar warts of both feet, shoulder disorders, elbow disorders, knee disorders, sleep apnea, and GERD. The remand requires additional development and medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the failure to report to a previously scheduled VA examination without good cause and lack of evidence linking current symptoms to active service.

The Board dismissed all the issues related to service connection and rating for PTSD, hearing loss, tinnitus, and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, thus the Board has granted his claim for TDIU.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The claims are being remanded for these examinations.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbar spine condition and PTSD are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to properly adjudicate the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to service-connected PTSD. The Veteran's contentions and the evidence of record suggest a possible relationship between his sleep apnea and his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to provide the Veteran with an adequate VA examination for his service connection claims and obtain addendum medical opinions regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea and colon cancer.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of a right knee disability based on new and material evidence. However, further development is needed to determine if the Veteran's current right knee condition is related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted, but the appeal is remanded to obtain a VA examination and determine the etiology of any sleep apnea found on examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been granted, but the effective date is not specified as it falls within a year of receipt of the claim.

The Board has found that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis for a right eye disorder or bilateral onychomycosis. The claim for service connection for tinnitus is granted, and the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral onychomycosis are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a left knee injury and lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis (back condition) are remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service or a service-connected condition. The Veteran needs an examination and medical opinion to determine this.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete examination and new medical literature submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases of IBS and GERD, PTSD increased rating, and sleep apnea for additional development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for right knee nerve disorder as secondary to post-operative right knee disorders and orthoscopic surgeries.