Sleep apnea decisions — 2020

The Board has granted a TDIU on an extraschedular basis as of September 6, 2010, finding that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from all substantially gainful employment prior to December 2, 2014.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder has been granted a 70 percent disability rating, and his radiculopathy of the left lower extremity has been granted a 10 percent disability rating. The case is remanded for further examination regarding sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain, and TDIU.,The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea remains pending, as does his request for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and radiculopathy of the lower extremities. The issue of a total disability rating based on unemployability is also pending.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted based on direct service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, Grave's disease, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), history of C-section, and costochondritis. The Veteran was granted service connection for allergic conjunctivitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, is not service-connected as it was first diagnosed many years after his discharge from active duty. The evidence does not support a finding of direct service connection or secondary service connection due to PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions including bilateral metatarsalgia, right knee chondromalacia patella and degenerative joint disease, left knee degenerative joint disease, major depression, anxiety, GERD, hiatal hernia, IBS, gastroenteritis, and sleep apnea. The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions began during active service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the record, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for left knee disability prior to March 1, 2017. The Veteran's claim for service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a finding that his sleep apnea was related to any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation with pacemaker, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease, respectively.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and remanded the issues of obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder (including low back pain, lumbosacral strain and intervertebral disc syndrome), and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back condition and residuals of asbestos exposure have been granted. The claims for left knee condition, residuals of asbestos exposure, dermatitis, and sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disability, deviated nasal septum, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete service records and lack of medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right-hand tremors were denied in December 2005. The effective date of the grants of service connection is August 25, 2010.

The Veteran is entitled to the maximum Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) benefits due to his discharge from active duty due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease but has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for narcolepsy and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not present in service or until many years after service, and is not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right thumb condition, sleep apnea, and diabetes are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a deviated septum and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as they are inextricably intertwined. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of his deviated septum during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a right knee disability have been reopened. However, the preponderance of evidence does not support these claims.,Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hip condition, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to potential issues with causation and need for additional medical opinions.