Sleep apnea decisions — 2021

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea, finding that his service-connected PTSD and depressive disorder have aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to his service-connected deviated nasal septum and denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.,The Veteran's initial rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent, but a higher rating is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), psoriasis, and thyroid disorder (claimed as Grave’s Disease) due to insufficient reasoning in previous decisions. The appeals are being remanded for addendum opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a left hand disorder, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions during or related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for headaches and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's current headache disability is not shown as chronic in service or within a presumptive period, and continuity of symptomatology is not established.

The Board denied service connection for Herpes Simplex II and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The claim for Herpes Simplex II was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosed medical condition during or after service, while the claim for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was remanded due to conflicting opinions on its etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for CAD and service connection for sleep apnea due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination reports. The issues are inextricably intertwined with the issue of entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation (SMC).

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting VA opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disabilities. The examiner is required to provide an opinion on whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran’s back disability, including various diagnoses, is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for a respiratory condition. The Veteran's claim for respiratory conditions, including asthma and COPD, is being remanded due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected disabilities or if it was caused by obesity resulting from those disabilities.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and rating issues related to sleep disorder, peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, and prostate cancer residuals due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has granted service connection for left ear hearing loss and denied service connection for sleep apnea, gout, and bilateral knee disability. The decision on the issue of service connection for sinus problems is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea. However, due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, the case is remanded for further evaluation and determination regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service or any pre-existing conditions.

The appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities is dismissed. The issues of polycythemia, heart disability, back disability (including arthritis due to trauma and degenerative arthritis), and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, arthritis of the right knee, and arthritis of the left knee. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions began during or are otherwise related to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral ankle disorders, as they may be related to his service-connected PTSD and lumbosacral sprain.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his military service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.