Sleep apnea decisions — 2020

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is not related to his military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are remanded due to inadequate examinations in previous rating decisions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for more current VA examinations and additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bladder cancer and sleep apnea are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to his service-connected depression, needs further examination and opinion before a final decision can be made.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to the need for additional VA examination and records.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right hip disability is remanded due to the need for an opinion on whether his current condition is related to service or a service-connected disability.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for opinions on whether his sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type 2, erectile dysfunction, and skin condition are related to service or a service-connected disability. The issues of service connection for melanoma and amputation of two toes on the left foot (claimed as due to melanoma) are also remanded.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for other specified trauma is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination, and his claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability is remanded due to the need for opinions on whether his service-connected disabilities are related or aggravated by each other.,The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for opinions on whether his respiratory condition (COPD), sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, type 2, erectile dysfunction, and skin condition are related to service or a service-connected disability. The issues of service connection for melanoma and amputation of two toes on the left foot (claimed as due to melanoma) are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate and unresponsive VA medical opinion, requiring further development of evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases of sleep apnea and initial compensable rating for hemorrhoids due to insufficient medical opinions and failure to address Veteran's lay statements regarding symptoms during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as there was no competent medical evidence linking OSA to his service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back disorder is not service-connected, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition during or within one year after service and the VA examiner opined that the current arthritis is more likely due to natural aging process rather than active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petitions to reopen his claims for service connection for back pain, left knee condition, and right knee condition. However, it denied these claims as there is no evidence of a current disability related to active service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities made him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment as of January 1, 2013. The Board granted TDIU effective from April 4, 2013.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is not etiologically related to her in-service sinusitis, rhinitis, and/or asthma.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and lumbosacral strain due to procedural deficiencies and the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound due to a lack of evidence showing she is in need of regular aid and assistance or permanently housebound.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete evidence and additional development is needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's low back condition is related to his service, and thus grants service connection for this disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service, specifically exposure to burn pits during his Gulf War service. The Veteran is also seeking secondary service connection for his sleep apnea as being related to his service-connected GERD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, which may be related to coronary artery disease. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded both issues due to inadequate examinations in the previous decision. The Veteran's claims for a higher rating and service connection are now pending with new evidence required.