Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Veteran's representative withdrew all claims related to left knee pain, sleep apnea, and a left foot strain from the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Veteran's TBI, cervical spine disorder, OSA, and DM have been granted a rating of 10 percent each. Service connection has been denied for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The claim will be further developed and a new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted an effective date of May 20, 2014 for the award of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The earliest possible effective dates is determined to be May 20, 2014 based on the Veteran's claim submitted at that time.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea on a secondary basis due to the Veteran's service-connected back disability. The reasoning is that obesity, which can be an intermediate step in the causal chain, was caused by the Veteran's back disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, as well as rating increases for various shoulder and back conditions. The remand requires providing the Veteran with information about VA examiners who conducted his examinations, obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current cervical spine/neck disabilities, and reviewing all examination reports to ensure that requested information was provided.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that there is new and material evidence since the prior denial. The Board also found that the Veteran's OSA likely originated during his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus, type II due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disability and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions. The appellant's reports of injuries in service are being considered, along with any available records from the American Red Cross.

The Veteran's erectile dysfunction prior to September 13, 2016 is not compensable.,From September 13, 2016, the Veteran's erectile dysfunction remains rated at 20 percent.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities, TDIU prior to April 16, 2019, and SMC based on need for aid and attendance due to conflicting evidence in the record.,Further development is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and the severity of his peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection of sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions regarding its etiology. The Veteran's period of service and lay reports are considered in determining whether there is a relationship between his current condition and military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, PTSD, and headaches due to new evidence received since previous decisions.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including OSA, anxiety disorder, hypertension, dizziness, kidney cancer, gall bladder disorder, left elbow disorder, neck disorder, headaches, and peripheral neuropathy. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions had onset in active service or were otherwise causally related to active service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and obesity, as well as causation and aggravation by service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeals for chest pain disability and sleep apnea have been dismissed as the appellant has withdrawn his appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a lumbar spine disability and PTSD, as well as rating issues related to both conditions. The remand requires obtaining updated medical records, scheduling VA examinations, and requesting SSA records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and lumbar strain with degenerative joint disease.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with mild degenerative changes is related to an injury in service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist disorder, migraine headaches, and right elbow tendonitis were denied. The claim for allergenic rhinitis was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.