Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to lack of evidence showing these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and a rating in excess of 30 percent for right knee disability, but granted a 30 percent rating from May 14, 2010. The decision also remanded issues regarding widespread degenerative joint disease and left knee disability.

The Veteran's service-connected OSA and IBS have been granted, along with a TDIU from February 23, 2022 on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examination reports and incomplete medical records.

The Board has remanded the claim for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current sleep disorder is related to service, PTSD, or medication prescribed for other conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, finding that it is related to her military service and assigning a grant of all benefits sought.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include bilateral eye disability, depression, hypertension, IBS, and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a certificate of eligibility for specially adapted housing is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the functional impairment caused by his service-connected back disability and associated objective neurological abnormalities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.,The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was granted, but his claim for service connection itself remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to unobtainable service treatment records and a need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his low back disability and entitlement to TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum opinion regarding functional ankylosis.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral shoulder conditions due to new evidence. The claims are now remanded for further development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings were withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of all related claims.,Service Connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea was granted.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is now considered causally related to his service-connected allergic rhinitis, and a 50% initial rating for sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) existed during service. The Veteran's reports of snoring and breathing problems are considered, but a VA examination is needed for an accurate assessment.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a bilateral hearing loss disability, depression, and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has remanded multiple service connection claims due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions, as well as the need to obtain outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's disabilities include musculoskeletal issues, hearing loss, psychiatric disorders, sleep apnea, lung conditions, headaches, heart condition, diabetes mellitus, kidney conditions, eye conditions, peripheral neuropathies, and erectile dysfunction.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and disability evaluations have been denied. Additional development is required to address the issues of right foot pes planus, left foot pes planus, right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, sleep apnea, athlete's foot (ringworm), tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, and left ear hearing loss.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU was dismissed due to the Veteran requesting a withdrawal of his appeal regarding an evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to January 2, 2019, in excess of 20 percent prior to May 2, 2022, and in excess of 40 percent thereafter, for lumbosacral strain and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine. The Board found that his radiculopathy warranted a 40 percent initial rating for both lower extremities.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals regarding the service connection and rating for various conditions, including lumbar spine disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right ankle disability, right knee disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus.