Sleep apnea decisions — 2023

The Veteran's sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and tension headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board has restored a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability effective March 9, 2022. The claim for service connection for PTSD was denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected deviated septum, finding that there is an approximate balance of evidence supporting this claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and statutory duty, including obtaining VA medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relation to service-connected conditions and exposure to toxic substances.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for his right knee instability, strain, and scar have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeal for service connection for OSA has been readjudicated due to new evidence received.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted as his current OSA was at least as likely as not incurred in service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete service records and potential exposure during service. The Veteran's low back disability, sciatica, and sleep apnea are being examined again to determine their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for PTSD and service connection for GERD was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted, but the Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded for further examination.

The Board has denied service connection for narcolepsy and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeals as to his claims for increased ratings and service connection due to untimely notice of disagreement (NOD). The NODs were not filed within one year of the September 2016 rating decision.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the condition was not incurred or aggravated by active service and is not related to a service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to December 7, 2011.

The Veteran's right and left shoulder disabilities are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for sleep apnea, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability is also granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of headaches, left shoulder pain, and sleep apnea have been reopened due to the submission of new evidence. The Board has determined that this evidence is sufficient to reopen the claims.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided in March and August 2023 are inadequate to address all of the issues raised by the Veteran's representative. The Board is therefore remanding the case for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, unspecified schizophrenia and other psychotic disorder. The April 2023 VA examiner concluded that the OSA was aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and further development is required. The Veteran's exposure at Camp LeJeune, in-service stressors, and current symptoms will be evaluated.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected bipolar disorder, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's cervical condition is granted service connection. The rating for lumbosacral strain remains at 40%.,Service connection for lower extremity radiculopathy and TDIU are granted with effective dates of November 5, 2007.