Sleep apnea decisions — 2020

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including a need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service allergic rhinitis and asbestos exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his service-connected deviated nasal septum and his current sleep apnea disorder.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and gastrointestinal disorder manifested by rectal abscess and diverticula, as these matters require further development.

The Veteran's unspecified depressive disorder is granted as service connected.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to the service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted as secondary to both his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and his service-connected sleep apnea.,The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected, with a compensable degree of disability manifested within one year of separation from service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active military service.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during active duty or due to an in-service injury, illness, or event. The Veteran reported earlier diagnoses of sleep apnea in 1994 and 2005.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to PTSD and congestive heart failure. The case is being returned for further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and tinnitus are granted service connection. The sinus disorder claim is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, and Parkinson’s disease residuals due to incomplete development. The AOJ must complete all requested development and issue a supplemental statement of the case.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and updated treatment records.,The Board is also remanding several other issues, including an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, increased ratings for left ankle status post-sprain with instability and shin splints, right knee medial collateral ligament/meniscal tear with grinding/popping, and an initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sinusitis, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that further examination and opinion are needed to address whether the Veteran's PTSD and dysthymia caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea, which is claimed to be secondary to service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse and dysthymic disorder. The Veteran's representative argued that his obesity caused by PTSD led to his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include obstructive sleep apnea, back condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, and high blood pressure.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for peptic ulcer disease, right shoulder disability, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims, including those for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, GERD, gastritis, an acquired psychiatric disability, ring finger injury of the right hand, foot disability (heel spurs), and shin splints, all secondary to service-connected sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for right hand numbness, left hand numbness, and sleep apnea due to inadequate examinations and opinions. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including knee disabilities, CFS, rhinitis, respiratory issues, sleep apnea, and migraines. The remand requires additional medical opinions to address the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's functional limitations and additional loss of motion during flare-ups. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.

The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral and cervical spine disabilities, finding that the evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's active duty service and his current conditions.