Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, finding that the OSA was caused by and aggravated by this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the case is dismissed.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected coronary artery disease and posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for syncope and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as the claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance of another person, due to inadequate medical opinions provided by the VA examiners.

The Board denied service connection for COPD, blood clots in legs, foot spurs, lumbosacral spine disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder as the weight of evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea is attributable to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether PTSD caused obesity and/or aggravated OSA, which is necessary for a determination of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examinations and incomplete review of the claims file, as well as outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disorders need to be evaluated again by a VA examiner.

The Veteran's claim for COPD was granted, while the claims for allergic rhinitis and OSA were remanded.,Service connection is being reconsidered for all three conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed due to his death. The Board does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of these claims as he is deceased.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and requires a medical opinion on whether there is a nexus between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his herbicide exposure during service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to procedural issues and a lack of a VA examination, requiring further action including scheduling an examination for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities. The left knee instability rating is restored from 30% to 10%. Increased disability ratings are granted for right knee limitation of flexion and extension, but not for a compensable scar.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction, finding that these conditions are proximately due to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's tinnitus and left ear hearing loss are granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure.,Service connection for OSA is denied because there is no evidence of an in-service event or incurrence related to the condition.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking it to the Veteran's military service or his service-connected GERD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, which was secondary to adjustment disorder and degenerative disc disease, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, requiring further medical evaluation and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left shoulder strain, OSA, and hemorrhoids has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding the Veteran's in-service sleep problems and their relation to OSA. The Veteran will be provided with an examination to determine if there is a relationship between his service and OSA.