Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for a right thumb disability was withdrawn. The TDIU claim prior to March 3, 2014 was denied as the Veteran did not meet schedular criteria and there were no exceptional circumstances warranting referral for consideration of a TDIU. The sleep apnea claim is remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including traumatic brain injury with memory loss and dizziness, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, nasal fracture residuals, and scar from nasal surgery, have rendered him unemployable. The Board finds that the criteria for TDIU have been met.

The Board has granted the petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD, but has remanded the case for further development and medical opinion.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a bilateral leg disorder (restless legs syndrome and diabetic neuropathy), and hypertension due to potential exposure during active duty for training in January to September 1975.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records, as well as clarification of the nature and extent of the Veteran's sleep apnea condition.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was found to have started during his active duty service and continues today, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed for the Veteran's right thumb injury, asthma, sleep apnea, and hypertension claims due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and because the Veteran may be entitled to service connection for OSA on a direct basis or as secondary to PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected deviated septum status post septoplasty and chronic allergic rhinitis.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and sick sinus syndrome for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of sleep apnea was granted. His claim for increased rating of ulnar sensory neuropathy of the left hand was denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection of sleep apnea was granted. His claim for increased rating of ulnar sensory neuropathy of the left hand was denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied, and the issue of an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right ankle sprain is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the need for aid and attendance of another person, which has been granted based on the evidence provided.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate rationale in a previous decision regarding service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with a new VA examination and opinion.