Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for allergies and remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The Board also ordered a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's allergies and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen his claims for sleep apnea and PTSD was granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied, while the claim for service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder (initially claimed as PTSD) is granted.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity have been rated, but a higher rating is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sleep apnea, hypogonadism, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and an acquired psychiatric disability (depression) have all been denied.,The Board found that there is no evidence indicating a causal relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology during service and no medical opinion linking the condition to service.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea was reopened, granted, and the claims for hiatal hernia, right elbow disorder, and arthritis were remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection of neck disorder, stomach disorder, and sleep apnea. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The claims of service connection for bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and sleep apnea have been reopened. However, the Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it manifested in service and was diagnosed years later. The Board also found that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to her symptoms in service.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and neck disability. The claim of entitlement to service connection for valvular cardiomyopathy is REMANDED.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development and examination. The issues include left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, left knee disorder, psoriasis, and erectile dysfunction.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection for asbestosis and diverticulitis, which were withdrawn by the Veteran. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea was granted.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches, to include as secondary to a psychiatric disorder and/or tinnitus. The decision also grants service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (sleep apnea). However, the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to insufficient evidence of in-service stressor.

The Veteran's service connection claims for lumbar spondylosis, bilateral hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The claim for Gilbert's disease has not met the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for chronic lumbosacral strain, right knee disability, left knee disability, and headaches due to additional development being necessary.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but remanded the issues of service connection for right knee disorder, left knee disorder, right shoulder disorder, and spine disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II, as secondary to his service-connected other specified anxiety disorder. The issues are currently before the Board.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and sleep apnea due to lack of exposure to herbicides during active duty. The Veteran's hearing loss is remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain prior to December 10, 2014 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 20 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain from December 10, 2014 until January 24, 2018 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 40 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain since January 24, 2018 remains pending and is remanded.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to December 10, 2014 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since December 10, 2014 remains pending and is remanded.

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