Sleep apnea decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea due to incomplete VA medical opinions. The AOJ will obtain additional opinions regarding whether a service-connected disease or injury caused obesity, if obesity is a factor in the Veteran's sleep apnea, and whether his sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's electric wheelchair, prescribed for his service-connected spinal condition, is found to cause wear and tear on his clothing. The Board grants an annual clothing allowance for the year 2021.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea, but has remanded the claims for tinnitus and high blood pressure.,Service connection is being sought for these conditions, with the exception of diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea which have been denied.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss claim is denied as he does not have a current disability for VA purposes.,The Veteran's right elbow disability and obstructive sleep apnea claims are remanded due to insufficient evidence of service connection.,No effective date provided.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining records from his Vet Center and VA examinations to address the nature and etiology of his left knee disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and traumatic brain injury (TBI).

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic rhinitis, sinus problems, lung spots, bilateral hearing loss, left lower extremity neuropathy, left upper extremity neuropathy, right upper extremity neuropathy, right ankle disorder, sleep apnea, and TBI.

The Board has remanded the case for further consideration due to inadequate medical opinions and missing service treatment records. The Veteran's symptoms of snoring, daytime sleepiness, impaired concentration, mood issues, and morning headaches are being evaluated in light of his service history.

The Board has ordered remand for further development to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service, including considering his colleagues' complaints during service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression, was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal.,Service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is granted based on evidence showing that symptoms began during active duty.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted service connection. Service connection for skin cancer and hypertension has been remanded due to missing evidence.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of right ankle keloid removal, left foot disability, right foot disability, facial tic, pyelonephritis (claimed as chronic kidney infections), and lumbosacral strain status post L1-3 lumbar laminectomy have all been denied.,Service connection has not been established for any of the conditions listed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise concerning whether the condition began during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, sinusitis, dizziness, rhinitis, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder, right knee, left knee, and back disorders due to inadequate medical opinions in the April 2019 VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder is granted, but his sleep apnea is denied as not secondary to the service-connected condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is service connected. The left knee, right knee, and low back disorders are remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to concerns about the competency of the VA examiners who conducted his hip and knee examinations.

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

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, Wegener's Granulomatosis (GPA), neck disability, and osteoarthritis of multiple parts due to insufficient examination reports.,The Veteran is currently service connected for allergic rhinitis and sinusitis.