Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

Your claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as a full grant of benefits was already made in January 2022.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that his PTSD caused him to become obese, which in turn caused his sleep apnea. The decision also found that obesity was a substantial factor in causing the sleep apnea and that without the obesity, the sleep apnea would not have occurred.

The Veteran's thoracolumbar disability was previously denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 7, 2021 and is now denied a higher rating effective June 7, 2021.,Entitlement to OSA service connection is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that it had its onset during service or due to exposure to environmental hazards in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a May 2022 VA opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is secondary to service-connected disabilities including diabetes mellitus with peripheral neuropathy, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. The AOJ needs to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether these conditions caused or aggravated the Veteran's obesity.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and scoliosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the previous VA opinion and the need for additional medical records. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed again, with a focus on its onset during service and whether it is related to his PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain, left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are rated at 40 percent effective May 31, 2006 for the back condition and September 15, 2013 for the bilateral radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and additional development is required.

The Veteran's appeals regarding sleep apnea, right hip disability, and left hip disability have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not show a link between the condition and military service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea was denied as there is no persuasive evidence that the condition was incurred in or aggravated by service.,For his headaches, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to September 26, 2019, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter were also denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and the Board found no causal relationship between his current condition and his active duty.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, PTSD, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.,The effective date for the grant of service connection for hypertension has not been granted earlier than July 5, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran. The AOJ must review this additional evidence and provide an updated opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service.

The Board has denied service connection for urethritis and remanded the issue of sleep apnea. The decision on urethritis is based on a lack of current evidence, while the sleep apnea case requires an addendum opinion to determine if it is related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. Additional medical opinions are needed.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical records and inadequate examination opinions. The Veteran's sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, are being evaluated again by a VA examiner. For his psychiatric disabilities, a VA clinician will provide an opinion on whether they were caused or aggravated by service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is presumed based on participation in toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs) under the PACT Act.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection has not been established for the claimed conditions.