Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and pilonidal cyst are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, and sinusitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Seizure Disorder and TDIU prior to October 31, 2020 claims are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability and its relationship to service-connected conditions, as well as the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to an inextricably intertwined issue with the pending claim for service connection for a deviated septum.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to properly assess the Veteran's lumbosacral strain and remands the case for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for infertility due to exposure during service. The asthma with sleep apnea and eczema claims are also remanded as new evidence suggests a need for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or caused by his military service. The evidence did not support a link between his PTSD and either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's back disability, specifically whether it is related to service or pre-existed service. The examiner needs to provide a clear opinion on this matter.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for headaches, OSA and bilateral knee disability, TDIU prior to February 5, 2008, and DEA benefits prior to February 5, 2008 are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his service-connected psychiatric disability and its impact on the claimed ankle, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot, cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, and right knee disabilities.,Specifically, a VA examination will be conducted to determine if any of these disabilities are related to or aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's appeal for pneumonia was dismissed. The claim for asthma was denied as new and material evidence was not submitted, but the claim for sleep apnea was reopened and granted due to a change in law (PACT Act). The hypertension claim remains denied. Allergic rhinitis is now service-connected.,The Veteran's allergic rhinitis has been found related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease should be remanded to the AOJ for further review of additional medical records.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims regarding his lumbosacral spine degenerative disc disease and right lower extremity radiculopathy, including obtaining a VA examination to assess the severity of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis was denied, and his claim for service connection for a foot disorder was also denied.

The Veteran's request to reopen the finally disallowed claim of entitlement to service connection for adjustment disorder with anxiety is dismissed. The request to reopen the finally disallowed claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disability due to new and material evidence, but has denied the claim on the merits.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The case is now pending for a new addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension due to in-service herbicide exposure. The cases of sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus are remanded for further examination and analysis.