Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist disability, low back disability other than lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, and stomach disability other than chronic constipation and hemorrhoids.,There is no evidence of record showing that any of these conditions began during or are otherwise related to active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions in previous examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no persuasive evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is denied as there is no current evidence of a hearing impairment for VA compensation purposes.,The Veteran's sleep related disability, to include sleep apnea, is denied as the medical evidence does not establish an in-service incurrence or continuity of symptomatology since service.,The Veteran's gout is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence and it did not manifest within one year post-service.,The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of an in-service incurrence and it did not manifest within one year post-service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and its relationship to service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the appellant's OSA is aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disability or obesity, which may be a substantial factor in causing his current OSA.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as service connection was not established due to lack of evidence linking the conditions to military service.,Obstructive sleep apnea and pseudofolliculitis barbae are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of updated VA treatment records and a need for a sleep study. The Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea is on hold until these additional records are obtained.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and TDIU due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between his sleep apnea and his service-connected depressive disorder, as well as other potential issues.

The Veteran's service-connected right knee and lumbar spine disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, consistent with his level of education and prior employment history. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU on an extraschedular basis.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and lack of consideration of relevant medical articles. The Veteran's lumbar spine disorder is related to service, but further evidence is needed.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as due to the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain, service connection for bilateral glaucoma (claimed as eye strain), and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to inadequate rationale in a previous VA opinion and because there is no substantial compliance with prior remands.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates and service connection have been remanded due to insufficient development of the medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a sleep disorder, to include insomnia, require further development due to lack of compliance with remand instructions.

The Board has determined that the current VA examination is inadequate and that a new one is needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, is related to his service. The examiner will need to consider whether the Veteran's reported exposure to environmental hazards during service may have contributed to his sleep disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and the need for a Gulf War examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's OSA had its onset in service or is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether his condition is related to military service or any service-connected disability.