Sleep apnea decisions — 2022

The Veteran withdrew his appeal, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not begin in service and is not secondary to his service-connected PTSD. Therefore, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and will need to obtain additional treatment information before making a decision on service connection for back disability.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection claims due to his withdrawal of appeal, except for a full grant of GERD service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for colon cancer, hypertension, spinal cancer tumor, sleep apnea, blood clots in the legs, deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity, lung disorder, stroke residuals, neuropathy, cardiac disorder, kidney disorder, and a left leg disorder due to exposure to herbicide agents during service. The remand also includes the issue of a TDIU.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, low back disability, right upper extremity disability, left upper extremity disability, right lower extremity disability, and left lower extremity disability as there was no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current lumbosacral strain is related to his in-service fall from a tree. The examiner must consider the Veteran's lay testimony and provide an opinion on the relationship between the service injury and current symptoms.

The Board has granted service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has decided that more evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service, caused by his service-connected conditions or aggravated by them. The decision also asks for additional information about whether obesity, a result of PTSD and/or medications, contributes to the severity of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration, including a VA examination to address the nature and severity of the Veteran's GERD and whether his sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by PTSD and/or GERD.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to issues related to rating and service connection for various spinal conditions, including lumbar spine disability, cervical spine disorder, and radiculopathy. The claims are inextricably intertwined with each other.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to April 2, 2020.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment, as she is already in receipt of a combined 100% rating for the entire period on appeal.

The Veteran's dedifferentiated spindle cell liposarcoma is currently rated under the appropriate diagnostic codes, but the Board finds that extraschedular consideration is warranted due to his unique circumstances. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's PTSD is now rated at 70 percent from October 1, 2017. The appeal for increased ratings and service connection for other conditions remains pending.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent, but the Board found no evidence of occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas.,Service connection for IBS, GERD, diverticulitis, rosacea, fungal infection, and polyps under arms, groin and mouth was denied as there is no probative evidence linking these conditions to service or herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service. The examiner needs to provide a new opinion on this issue.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death prior to a final decision. The issues of rating for right atrial enlargement, asthma, and service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea were not decided as the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as there is no current diagnosis of this condition during the appeal period.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee disability and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service.