Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims regarding TBI residuals, obstructive sleep apnea, and Meniere's syndrome. The remand includes obtaining retrospective medical opinions from an ENT specialist to determine if the Veteran qualified for a diagnosis of Meniere's syndrome prior to April 15, 2021, and whether it is related to his TBI. Additionally, new VA medical opinions are needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's IBS is currently rated at 30 percent, and his cervical spondylosis with cervical strain is rated at 30 percent prior to December 1, 2021, and at 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran has been granted a rating of 30 percent for his cervical spondylosis with cervical strain effective December 1, 2021.,The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for rectal bleeding/hemorrhoids as secondary to IBS.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate the need for aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not originate during service and was not aggravated by service. The VA examiner determined it clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The case is now remanded for further evaluation, including opinions on the etiology and aggravation of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA medical opinions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case for a compensable evaluation for dyshidrotic eczema and service connection for a neurological disability of the bilateral upper extremities remains pending due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service or caused by obesity.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it had its onset in service and is related to his active duty.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to insufficient opinions regarding the onset and relationship of sleep apnea and nasal disorder to service. The Veteran's current diagnoses are being evaluated, along with his military service records.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, resolving the benefit of doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's back disorder is rated at 20%, 40%, and 50% for different periods, with the most recent rating of 50% effective January 11, 2011. The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for left lower extremity radiculopathy and urinary incontinence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder and whether it was caused by military service. The claim will be returned for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to, or aggravated by, his service-connected PTSD and migraines.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have developed during service and continues after service, granting service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unemployable as of September 13, 2015. The Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with prior remand directives regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and its relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active duty and have continued since.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The issue of service connection for a sleep disorder, to include obstructive sleep apnea, is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for fibromyalgia, respiratory disorder (sleep apnea), and body rashes due to their presumptive relation to the appellant's service in Southwest Asia.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded as further development is needed.