Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for asthmatic bronchitis, service connection for sleep apnea and otitis externa with dizziness as secondary to his asthma, and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran is required to undergo additional examinations and obtain medical opinions regarding these issues.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of January 17, 2013. The Board has remanded the issues regarding his character of discharge and service connection for acquired psychiatric disorder and eye condition due to potential legal or factual complexities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with sacroiliac joint arthritis is service connected, granting her claim.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether his condition had its onset during his 2007-2008 deployment or is related to any in-service disease, event, or injury.

The Veteran's OSA and bronchitis have not been established as service-connected. The Board has remanded the case for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, as the evidence shows that his major depressive disorder may have aggravated his sleep apnea. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for cardiovascular disease and/or peripheral artery disease due to in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and schizoaffective disorder, has been granted. The claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus type II, ulcer condition (gastrointestinal), and respiratory condition (asthma) have been remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II with obesity and hypertension or exposure to herbicides. The Board also found no causal link between the sleep apnea and active service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service or any service-connected conditions. The Board also found insufficient evidence to establish secondary service connection due to PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no nexus between his condition and his service-connected PTSD. The decision also noted that the Veteran's obesity was not related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and initial ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to service or any service-connected disability, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his service or service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for nephrolithiasis and sleep disorder due to outstanding records needing to be obtained, a more contemporaneous examination needed for nephrolithiasis, and an addendum opinion on service connection.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding multiple joint arthritis, including the back, bilateral hips, and bilateral knees. The other issues remain unresolved.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions including lumbosacral spine disability, right and left knee disabilities, Type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension due to incomplete records from Social Security Administration.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion due to insufficient information on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and multiple sclerosis are related to service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective March 29, 2018. The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for PTSD and is currently considering a TDIU claim based on his migraines and other disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms during active duty are related to her current condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for dry eye syndrome and an increased rating for lumbosacral strain due to insufficient evidence on direct causation and inadequate VA examinations, respectively.