Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's obstructive and complex sleep apnea is not related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction was dismissed as the condition has already been granted. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea remains unresolved and denied.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD with depressive disorder and insomnia disorder, but the claims for right hip disability, restless leg syndrome, and intrascapular pain remain pending due to inadequate VA opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his active duty service or any service-connected disabilities. The examiner opined against a direct link between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his time in service.

The Board has determined that there was not substantial compliance with its December 2022 remand directives and thus the claims for thoracolumbar spondylosis, onychomycosis (claimed as toe fungus), xeroderma of the bilateral feet, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, and migraines are being returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the previous remand instructions and additional remand is required for further development of the Veteran's claims for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board grants entitlement to TDIU.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is granted, and the claim for sleep apnea secondary to his psychiatric condition is remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relationship to his service-connected disabilities. Additional development is needed, including obtaining new medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection for DM-2 is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Agent Orange. Service connection for OSA is denied.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an opinion on whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis and/or lumbar strain. The examiner must clarify if the sinus condition aggravates the OSA.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate medical opinions. The VA examiner is requested to provide an opinion on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset in, or is otherwise attributable to, his period of active service and if it was caused by or aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate compliance with prior remand instructions and insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient rationale in previous opinions and the need for a TERA specific opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, increased ratings for lumbar spine disability and bilateral knee disabilities due to difficulties in contacting the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to PTSD, is granted. The remaining issues are remanded due to the complexity of the medical issue.

PTSD and allergic rhinitis have been granted with specific ratings.,Migraines, eczema (claimed as skin condition), sleep apnea, and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine remain pending issues.

The Veteran withdrew all his appeals, including those related to muscle disabilities of the lower and upper extremities, sleep apnea, memory loss, nose bleeds, and anemia. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, seizure disorder, TBI, and neurocognitive disorder.,Service connection was not established for any of the claimed conditions as there was no evidence linking them to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea is granted, and the initial disability rating for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome remains at 10 percent.