Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine disability caused or aggravated his current obstructive sleep apnea, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his right shoulder condition and lumbosacral strain, as he withdrew his appeal in writing.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's OSA and whether it is secondary to his service-connected trauma or stress-related disorder.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability. The claims of service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded.

The Veteran's PTSD has been rated at 50% since March 11, 2015. The Board found that an initial 70% rating is warranted for the service-connected PTSD due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The case of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD and entitlement to a compensable rating for headaches are both remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to Gulf War environmental hazards. The claim for bilateral hips disorder (misaligned hips) is remanded due to the need for additional medical records and examination.

The Veteran's initial rating for post traumatic headaches has been granted, and he is also granted a TDIU. The case is remanded to determine the nature of his sleep apnea.

Service connection for PTSD is granted. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and has determined that he is entitled to this benefit based on evidence showing possible in-service exposure to jet fuel fumes and/or night shift work, a current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, and medical and lay evidence linking these factors to the Veteran's condition.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and right shoulder condition due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, optic atrophy of the right eye, and multiple sclerosis-related conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected lumbar spondylolisthesis and/or bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy disabilities, including obesity as an intermediary step.

The petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for high cholesterol is denied. The claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and prostatic hyperplasia are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, right and left leg numbness are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's diabetes mellitus and low back disorder are denied as not service-connected.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. Service connection has been granted for obstructive sleep apnea and right eye dermatochalasis, but denied for left eye disability.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, but remanded the issues of sleep apnea and right ear hearing loss due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue, and a heart condition before the Board could make a decision.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that the evidence does not support a causal link to service or any related conditions.