Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PTSD, rosacea, and knee conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of evidence.,A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted SMC based on need for aid and attendance from June 22, 2012. However, the issue of entitlement to a higher rate of SMC is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's appeal for further development and adjudication, including obtaining a medical nexus opinion regarding the etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea and providing him with VA examinations to determine the nature and etiologies of his claimed disabilities of the elbows and right shoulder.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and residuals of a traumatic brain injury due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU. The Board has remanded these matters for further development.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, attributing it to the Veteran's obesity and age rather than his PTSD. The claim for dry eye was also denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service.,For both left and right ankle conditions, the Board found that there were no in-service diagnoses or complaints related to these issues, and thus denied service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding service connection for sleep apnea. The claims for bilateral hearing loss and hypertension have been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and testimony regarding the onset of sleep apnea during service, specifically related to exposure at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for post-traumatic headaches, sleep apnea, and right hand fractures has been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea and initial compensable rating for residuals of fractures of the fourth and fifth fingers of the right hand.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected narcolepsy, as well as whether other sleep disorders are secondary to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for various conditions have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims.,No new evidence or changes in disability status were presented, and all issues on appeal are now closed.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea have been dismissed due to the appellant withdrawing his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed due to the lack of consideration of recent medical treatise information in the previous decision. The Veteran's sleep apnea may be related to his service or caused by his PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence to support a direct or secondary relationship between his military service and his current condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to need the regular aid and attendance of another person, leading to a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, finding that his current sleep apnea disability is related to his service and granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical examination and opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's obesity is also not adequately addressed in the current evidence.