Sleep apnea decisions — 2021

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, as well as their secondary relationship. The VA will obtain a medical opinion to determine if these conditions are related to active duty service.

The Veteran's low back strain is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.,Service connection for sleep apnea is granted on the basis that it was initially manifested during active service and aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. Headaches are also granted on this basis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases are being remanded due to procedural issues, need for additional medical examination, and potential secondary service connection.

The Board has denied service connection for an age-related cataract and diabetes mellitus, but granted effective dates prior to the Veteran's discharge. The claim for residuals of inner ear infection is remanded due to lack of a VA examination. The claim for PTSD is also remanded as the VA examiner did not address all relevant in-service symptoms.

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

The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at 30 percent prior to May 20, 2021 and 50 percent thereafter. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.,Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as the VA examiner did not adequately address the Veteran's contention that his service-connected type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy may have caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, sleep apnea, headaches, and hypertension due to lack of medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's initial ratings for left and right knee patellofemoral syndrome, migraine headaches, and spondylosis with thoracic and lumbosacral spine strain (back disability) have been denied. The appeal is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's deviated nasal septum and obstructive sleep apnea are granted service connection, with the latter being secondary to his service-connected deviated nasal septum. The left ankle sprain is granted a rating of 30 percent.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient rationale in a previous VA examination and the Veteran's reported snoring during service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, headaches, lumbar disc herniation and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with chondromalacia and meniscus tear, right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome with meniscus tear post-operative, and radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a right knee condition as secondary to service-connected hypertension and left knee degenerative joint disease, respectively. The VA examiner found that the Veteran's conditions were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in prior decisions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty-to-assist error. The issues of service connection for degenerative joint disease of the right knee, left knee, diabetes mellitus type II, and sleep apnea are being returned to the AOJ for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's OSA is remanded for a VA examination to determine its relationship to service and any service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, requiring a VA examination and medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran has a current diagnosis of insomnia related to his military service. The claim will be reviewed with an updated VA examination and opinion.