Sleep apnea decisions — 2020

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, resolving in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms during and after service were consistent with the condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for nerve damage and sleep apnea were denied as there was no new and material evidence to reopen the nerve damage claim, and his sleep apnea was not shown to be related to active duty service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder.,Service connection for pancreatitis is denied.,Service connection for restless leg condition of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is denied.,An effective date earlier than October 14, 2016 for grant of service connection for major depressive disorder is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for termination of VA compensation benefits due to fugitive felon status and service connection for skin disorders, finding that there was no credible evidence linking any current skin conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability, tinnitus, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.,Service connection will be considered based on direct evidence rather than presumptive exposure or other theories.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeals for certain claims and has remanded other claims due to new evidence or issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and opinions, specifically regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities. The Veteran is required to be provided with new VA examinations to determine the nature, extent, and severity of his spinal conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for several conditions, including hand rashes, muscle conditions of upper and lower extremities, sleep apnea, memory loss, and nose bleeds, all claimed as due to an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination reports and a need for further development regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether PTSD caused or contributed to the Veteran's weight gain and obesity, which in turn may have led to obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bronchial asthma, both claimed as secondary to service-connected sinusitis.

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

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral DJD is rated at 20 percent for the entire period on appeal, considering his symptoms and limitations during flare-ups.

The Veteran's left knee disability and left shoulder condition were denied as the current ratings do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.,Service connection for sleep apnea was denied because there is no evidence of its onset in service or a relationship to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no probative evidence to warrant such a connection. The Board concluded that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not begin during service and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and new evidence submitted by the Veteran, requiring a new evaluation of his service connection claim for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected nasal trauma with deviated septum and obstruction.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service, as well as whether it is related to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD or restrictive lung disease. The Veteran will need to undergo a new VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current bilateral eye disorders, including retinitis pigmentosa and cataracts, had their onset during service or are otherwise related to his military service.