Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's current sleep apnea disability is found to have begun during his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorder (acid reflux), erectile dysfunction, and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service-connected.,There is insufficient evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the Veteran's active service.

The Board has dismissed all the claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability. The case is remanded to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date earlier than August 11, 2006, for the grant of a TDIU due to lack of evidence showing unemployability prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep disorder, including sleep apnea syndrome, is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are found to be service-connected. The Veteran's insomnia claim is denied.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted, but the Veteran is seeking a higher rating. Service connection for PTSD is also granted, but the Veteran seeks an increased rating due to worsening symptoms.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's OSA first manifested during service and was incurred therein. Service connection for OSA is granted. The Board also finds that there are issues with respect to the Veteran's right knee, left knee, and right ankle disorders due to lack of probative value of previous VA examination reports.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and secondary service connection due to his service-connected frontal sinus fracture. The decision found that there was no evidence linking OSA to service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his deployment to Iraq and were diagnosed within one year of separation.

The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea is granted as his obstructive sleep apnea had its onset while he was in active military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current condition is related to in-service injuries or diseases.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and fatigue due to service-connected asthma. An addendum opinion is needed to determine if his sleep disorders are related to his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to missing service treatment records and for a VA examination to determine the current nature and likely etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a right knee disability and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection, as the current opinions are not based on accurate factual premises and do not address all relevant theories of causation.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of September 15, 2014 for service connection for tinnitus is granted. The Board found that the correct date of service connection for tinnitus was September 15, 2014.,Service connection for high blood pressure is denied as there is no evidence showing it had its onset in service or is otherwise related to service.