Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, render him unemployable and the Board has granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case will be remanded for an additional VA medical opinion and other necessary development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding her sleep disorder and wrist conditions. The issues of right and left wrist conditions are also being reviewed.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, bilateral foot disorder, and tinnitus have been granted as service connection is established. The claim for diabetes has been remanded due to conflicting dates of diagnosis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for high blood pressure and sleep apnea syndrome due to insufficient information regarding their onset during service.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected type II diabetes, specifically addressing whether the sleep apnea is aggravated by the diabetes.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence does not show a nexus between the Veteran's service and his current condition.

The Board has remanded the case for a supplemental VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service.

Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and sinusitis is granted.,Increased disability ratings are granted for right knee instability, left knee instability, and left knee degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's tinnitus, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are granted as secondary to service-connected disabilities. The sinusitis and allergic rhinitis have not been evaluated due to the lack of a VA examination.,Service connection for sinusitis and allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the direct relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service. The Veteran testified that he had symptoms of sleep apnea during service, which need to be addressed by a VA physician.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep disorder with grinding of teeth and snoring is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions. A new examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any current sleep disorder, including sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation for the period from October 14, 2009 to June 26, 2012. The Board granted TDIU during this period.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, nor any causal relationship to service.,The Board found that the Veteran's vertigo did not start in service or due to his service-connected PTSD medications. The sleep apnea claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine was denied, and his claim for service connection for sleep apnea was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he filed a Notice of Disagreement while the Higher-Level review of his April 2019 rating decision was still pending.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis with disc disease and strain is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection due to lack of any justiciable case or controversy. The Veteran was granted SMC based on his need for regular aid and attendance due to TBI.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of notification regarding a scheduled VA examination.