Sleep apnea decisions — 2019

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's condition was initially manifested during his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and an inadequate VA examination for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the TDIU claim is inextricably intertwined with this issue.

The Veteran's OSA is found to have started during his active duty service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, including insomnia and/or sleep apnea, is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his military service, including exposure to asbestos, jet fuel or other chemicals. The Board also found no evidence linking the OSA to his service-connected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The Board has denied reopening of claims for service connection for various conditions, including aggravation of injuries from an automobile accident, diabetes mellitus, fatigue, hypertension, sleep apnea, headaches, and dizziness. The claims are remanded for a VA examination to address the nature and etiology of the Veteran's reported dizziness.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine as the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The case is remanded for further development regarding service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received since the most recent statements of the case and requires further consideration. The claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for readjudication.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating of PTSD and service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis was found to be at its worst prior to August 23, 2017, when he had forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to 80 degrees. The Board determined that this did not warrant a higher disability rating.

The claim of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is reopened and granted.,Service connection for a skin condition, including folliculitis, is denied.,Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded.,Entitlement to service connection for allergic rhinitis is remanded.

The Veteran's son is not eligible for VA compensation benefits due to a birth defect because the father served during World War II and there is no evidence that the mother was a Vietnam or Korean veteran. The appellant has not provided sufficient evidence to qualify for benefits based on exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for low back pain and bilateral knee pain, but finds that further development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is either caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection and disability ratings in excess of 30 percent, 70 percent, or more for various conditions. The appeals are dismissed.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and eye disorder due to additional development being required. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it may be affected by these pending claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension (secondary to tinnitus) due to insufficient medical opinions in the previous decision.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's conditions were aggravated by his combat service.