Sleep apnea decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's motion to revise a previous decision on the basis of clear and unmistakable error, finding that there was no CUE in the March 2019 decision.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The issues of service connection for a skin disability, sleep apnea, kidney cancer, and enlarged prostate are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to a denial of due process resulting from an incorrect address for his representative, Mr. Gumpenberger.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for heart condition, seizure disorder, sleep apnea, and headaches due to insufficient evidence linking these conditions to active duty service.

The Veteran's scar on the left wrist is granted a 10 percent evaluation. The issues of an increased rating for sleep apnea with bronchial asthma and service connection for tenosynovitis right hand are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The decision is based on a medical opinion linking the Veteran's current sleep apnea to his PTSD.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The claims for residuals of a low back injury and right wrist injury are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD prevented him from maintaining substantial gainful employment for the period from June 30, 2008 to May 4, 2012. The Board granted a TDIU during this period based on the severity of his PTSD symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and TDIU due to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. The Board found that there was no evidence linking sleep apnea to service or service-connected conditions, and that the Veteran's unemployability was not solely due to a single service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to a lack of clarity on whether it is caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected anxiety disorder and associated GERD. The examiner must provide an opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and outstanding treatment records. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed again for possible service connection, specifically as secondary to his TMJ.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed it as a result.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's left wrist disability and sleep apnea.,Service connection for both conditions is not granted as there is no credible evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's sleep disorder and left knee disability are remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting opinions on their etiology.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for the residuals of corneal ulcer with infiltrate, left eye has been reopened. The appeal is remanded for further evaluation and rating of his other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic eye disability (including myopia and retinal detachments), and a sinus disability. The issues are being addressed due to insufficient evidence or need for further development.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was granted service connection. The Board also found that the Veteran had right hip contusion, limitation of flexion, and thigh impairment during service and remanded for further development regarding rating claims.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's death, and no service connection decisions were made.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea on the basis of substitution, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's service-connected depression aggravated his obesity, which in turn caused his sleep apnea.