Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and low back strain.

The Veteran's OSA with emphysema, sarcoidosis, and bronchiectasis has been rated at 50 percent since December 12, 2012. The Board is remanding the case to consider whether a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's TBI, OSA, and diabetes mellitus, type II have been granted service connection.,Service connection for these conditions is established based on direct evidence of their onset during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, heart condition, dyslipidemia, left hip condition, right hip condition, back condition, respiratory condition, sleep apnea, and carpal tunnel syndrome due to potential exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia. The Veteran's service connection claims are being remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's current sleep apnea condition and its relation to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected conditions and her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The examiner did not address whether her sinusitis or rhinitis caused her uvula and/or tonsil issues, which could have led to her OSA. Additionally, the examiner did not address whether her PTSD interfered with her CPAP usage, aggravating her OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbosacral strain, which resolved the Veteran's claim. The issue of service connection for back injury is now dismissed as it was fully addressed by the grant of service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for these conditions based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder is found to be the cause or contributor of his current obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,The Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder is also found to be the cause or contributor of his migraines.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is as least as likely as not caused by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board grants service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for allergic rhinitis has been dismissed as the claim was granted in full. The claims for GERD and OSA are remanded due to a duty to assist error.

The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain a VA nexus opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep disorder, specifically Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's hypertension was not rated as compensable, as his diastolic pressure did not predominantly reach 100 or more.,SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is granted with an effective date of November 1, 2011.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as secondary to PTSD. The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and the need for further development.

The Veteran's combined rating for the appeal period prior to April 16, 2023 is granted at a maximum of 100 percent.

The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain is being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran needs to be afforded another VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbar strain.

The Veteran's hypertension and sleep apnea are granted service connection as they are related to active service.

The Board has decided that the claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to fibromyalgia must be remanded due to duty-to-assist errors in the initial rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected PTSD with alcohol abuse disorder and obesity.