Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Veteran's TDIU based on service-connected migraine headaches is granted, and he is also entitled to SMC at the housebound rate.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for left foot disorder, right foot disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Board found no evidence of a current disability related to military service.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for bilateral hearing loss and service connection for sleep disorder (including periodic limb movement disorder, nocturnal hypoxemia, and OSA) are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations related to cervical spine, hip, right ankle, lumbar spine, and pulmonary disabilities due to incomplete or insufficient examination reports.

The Veteran's hypothyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinus condition and breathing condition), chronic sinusitis (claimed as sinus condition and breathing condition), and depressive disorder with depressive features are all granted service connection due to exposure to fine particulate matter during deployment in Southwest Asia.,The Veteran's PTSD claim was denied finality, and new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claim.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD has been granted. The right shoulder disability and OSA claims are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and for further development of evidence related to the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and traumatic brain injury.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional evidence being associated with the claims file, and a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) must be issued. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is now pending.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been remanded due to procedural issues with the initial claim of service connection for sleep apnea, as well as insufficient evidence regarding the severity of his dizziness and headaches.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a medical opinion from a pulmonologist or sleep specialist, and for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected conditions, specifically PTSD and TBI. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions caused or aggravated her sleep apnea.

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

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including as due to his service-connected other specified trauma or stress-related disorder. The evidence does not support a link between the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea and active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his active military service. The decision also notes remanded issues regarding hearing loss and TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus has been granted. The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, low back disability, respiratory condition, sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fasciitis, migraines, and bilateral shin splints are all remanded for further examination and medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that his current condition is at least as likely as not related to active service.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate June 2021 VA opinion, which did not consider a January 2011 diagnosis of OSA and the Veteran's testimony about his sleep problems starting after service in Iraq.