Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and nose fracture residuals with deviated septum and breathing problems.,There is no evidence of a gastrointestinal disorder during or after service, thus the claim for this condition is denied.,Diabetes mellitus was not diagnosed within one year post-service, so it cannot be presumed by law. The Veteran's claim for diabetes mellitus is therefore denied.,The Veteran's neuropathy of the right lower extremity does not meet presumptive criteria and is thus denied.,Neuropathy of the left lower extremity was granted as secondary to Agent Orange exposure.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for left ear hearing loss and remanded it for further development. The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea is also remanded.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for tinnitus, varicose veins, hypertension, a right foot disorder, sleep apnea, and left foot disorders other than hallux valgus/bunionectomy residual due to new evidence submitted since the July 2012 decision. The Board found that these conditions are either unsubstantiated or not related to service.

The Board has denied service connection for a nasal disorder, deviated septum. The Veteran's claims of service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical and lumbar spine, right leg disorder, bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type 2, and skin cancer are remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient rationale provided by the August 2015 VA examiner regarding the etiology of various conditions, including right foot/ankle and left foot disorders, sleep apnea, hypertension, edema, kidney disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The issues are inextricably intertwined and require further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea, finding that both conditions began during the Veteran's active duty service.

The Board has found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his service and denied his claim. The increased rating claims for DJD of the right knee and left knee are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and bladder injury (frequent urination) due to insufficient evidence of a nexus between these conditions and active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran currently has sleep apnea and if it is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea syndrome, bilateral hearing loss, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been granted. The claim for a left foot disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, fibromyalgia, and a psychiatric disorder (including schizophrenia and PTSD) due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are also remanded to verify if the Veteran served in the Persian Gulf and to determine if he is eligible for presumptive service connection for fibromyalgia.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset in service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has determined that the April 2013 rating decisions denying service connection for TBI residuals and right ear hearing loss are not final, as new and material evidence has been submitted. The claims will be remanded to allow further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected sinusitis with vasomotor rhinitis. The claim for an increased evaluation of lumbar degenerative disc disease is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and increased ratings for peripheral neuritis of the bilateral lower extremities due to insufficient reasoning in previous decisions.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea but has remanded the issue of service connection for back disability due to insufficient evidence.

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

The Veteran's current sleep apnea is determined to be of service origin, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims regarding sleep apnea, tinnitus, a respiratory disability, and bilateral hearing loss. The issues of service connection are being remanded.