Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination and pre-decisional error. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being examined again to determine if it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected tinnitus.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of its occurrence during or post-service.,The Veteran's bilateral sensorineural hearing loss claim is denied due to his failure to report for scheduled VA examinations, and the lack of evidence showing current symptoms or impairment.,The Veteran's prostate cancer with erectile dysfunction residuals are rated at 100% as in remission. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied as he has not provided sufficient evidence that he is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities.,There was no indication of exposure basis for any condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for low back disability, neck disability, and sleep apnea to secure additional medical opinions addressing their etiology.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service. The case will be reviewed again with a focus on obtaining an addendum opinion that considers the Veteran's lay reports of symptomatology.

The Board dismissed the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, irritable bowel syndrome, and headaches. The claim for skin condition (dyshidrotic eczema) was granted with a rating of 70 percent from October 15, 2015.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, but the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating as there is no evidence of chronic respiratory failure or tracheostomy.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and hypersomnia began in service, and the aggravating factor is his service-connected tinnitus. Service connection for these conditions is granted.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for further development regarding his reports of flare-ups and consideration of chiropractor records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for OSA, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service and is not otherwise related to his active duty. The Board also found that OSA is not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it had its onset in service and is proximately due to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted effective March 25, 2014. The Board found that the November 2014 rating decision is not final as the Veteran did not receive it due to a returned mail.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened, but the Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been reopened, with the latter being recharacterized as a claim of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability to include anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Service connection has been granted for tinnitus.,Service connection is remanded for various conditions including hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety, depression, PTSD), sleep apnea, prostate disability due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, a skin condition of the stomach, head disability (headaches), coronary artery disease, strokes, enlarged kidney due to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, both hands locking up, gout of the right and left foot, knot under the right cheek, sea sickness, and sleep disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and/or opioid medication used to treat the service-connected lumbar spine disability are etiologically related to or cause his Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to in-service herbicide agent exposure. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for migraine headaches and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a left ankle condition due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right ankle condition due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection of myoclonic jerking due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a separate disability evaluation for left lower extremity radiculopathy affecting the tibial, peroneal, and cutaneous nerves due to inadequate opinions provided by VA examiners. The Veteran is also being remanded for service connection of his left ankle condition, right ankle condition, myoclonic jerking, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Veteran's asthma is granted service connection under the PACT Act, and his MDD and PTSD claims are remanded for further development. His right ear hearing loss and sleep apnea claims are also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for TMJ disorder, but remanded the issues of service connection for left foot bunion, sinusitis, OSA, headaches, and dizziness.