Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the symptoms of OSA first manifested in service and are related to his service-connected disability.

The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected disabilities, and thus remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons or bases for denying an increased evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected low back disability. The Court found that the Board failed to address evidence indicating additional functional loss and disregarded the Veteran's statements about pain and movement limitations.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with IVDS is dismissed. A 50 percent rating, but no more, is granted for migraine headaches. Service connection is granted for bilateral pes planus and denied for pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The issue of service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea first manifested during active service and is therefore granted as a result of direct service connection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his military service and/or secondary to his service-connected PTSD and tinnitus.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and headaches, finding that his symptoms are related to active duty service. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition for VA compensation purposes.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea and remanded it for further development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracic and lumbar spine disability, including diagnosed lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease (DDD), and radiculopathy. The issues regarding increased ratings for right and left knee disabilities have been remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating issues due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination. The claims include bilateral hearing loss, TBI residuals, wrist disabilities, headaches, vertigo, sleep apnea, and adjustment disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives. The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is now pending again.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no persuasive evidence that it began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease, including his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability, specifically anxiety.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and an earlier effective date due to outstanding private treatment records. The appellant is asked to provide authorization for Dr. Miller's records using the Veteran's name and date of birth.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, specifically due to constant night shifts.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is granted a 50 percent rating, effective from September 11, 2008. The right lower extremity radiculopathy remains at a 20 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and sleep apnea due to inadequate VA examinations in the original decision. The Veteran will need new medical opinions regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the onset of lower extremity radiculopathy and service connection for OSA. The initial rating claims are also remanded.