Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an initial rating of 70 percent for depressive disorder, a remand for service connection for sleep apnea, and TDIU are all pending. The decision on these issues is deferred until further evidence can be obtained.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and obesity, as well as whether these conditions are related to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease with bilateral radiculopathy results in loss of use of both lower extremities, and the Board has granted SMC for this condition. The Veteran also meets criteria for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for gastroesophageal reflux disorder, lumbosacral strain, and left knee disability due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports. The Veteran will need to provide additional medical evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a low back condition and sleep apnea due to missing VA treatment records. The AOJ is required to upload all VA treatment records, including those from Dr. C.B., into the Veteran's claims file.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a bilateral knee disability, finding that the evidence does not support a link between these conditions and active military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for osteopenia has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder and GERD, both secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for OSA remains pending due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between his service-connected conditions and obesity.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected lumbosacral strain and whether he has sciatica as a result of this condition.

The Veteran's claims for right knee, respiratory, obstructive sleep apnea, skin cancer, migraine headache, lumbar spine, and right shoulder disabilities were denied. The claim for TDIU was also remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected anxiety and diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and urticaria have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evidence collection.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is denied as it was not incurred in or related to her active service.,The Veteran's back condition is denied as it is not caused by or aggravated by her left shoulder condition, and the Board finds that all reasonable doubt should be resolved in favor of the Veteran.,Service connection for hypertension is granted as it is aggravated by her service-connected left shoulder condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no medical evidence linking the condition to military service or his service-connected migraines.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for back disorder, OSA, and neck disorder due to new and material evidence. However, these claims are still pending as they have been remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD due to new and material evidence. The issues of service connection for OSA, ED (to include as secondary), and PTSD remain remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for diabetes mellitus type 2 and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current diagnoses and their relationship to his service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected insomnia, cervical strain with degenerative disc disease, and thoracolumbar strain disabilities. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for constipation, chronic sinusitis, and other conditions has been denied.,His initial rating for chronic sinusitis remains at 10 percent.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for Parkinson's disease, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and erectile dysfunction. The evidence did not show a nexus to service.