Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for herpes simplex but remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to procedural issues and need for further examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining an addendum medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed OSA.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for obstructive sleep apnea was granted with a 50% rating effective December 12, 2015. The earlier effective date of September 15, 2015 is based on the evidence showing use of a breathing assistance device (CPAP).

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his gastrointestinal problems, unexplained chest pain, and obstructive sleep apnea. The VA is required to obtain an opinion on whether these conditions are related to military service or service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's initial separate and compensable disability rating of 20 percent for bilateral dry eye syndrome has been granted. The remaining issues have been remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for further examination.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for various conditions and rating determinations. The Veteran's claims are being reviewed due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran needs a VA examination to provide an opinion on this issue.

The February 28, 1975 rating decision was found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous in denying service connection for lumbosacral strain with associated neuritis. The Veteran's back condition is presumed to have existed prior to service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay assertions regarding in-service symptoms and a need for further development, including obtaining a memorandum identifying his military service periods.

The Veteran's representative withdrew the appeal for sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating of his right knee, right ankle, and lumbosacral strain disabilities have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been denied. Effective dates earlier than June 30, 2017, are not warranted.,Service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus is granted with effective date of June 30, 2017.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and review due to conflicting opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his sleep apnea, which may be related to obesity caused by his service-connected disabilities or medications.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service. The case will be reviewed again with a focus on obtaining an addendum from a VA examiner.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence showing it began during or soon after active duty, and the condition is not related to any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for a respiratory disability, including asthma, emphysema, COPD, and OSA due to exposure to chemicals and fumes during his military service. The case is back before the Board after multiple remands.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and failure to consider the Veteran's medical history and lay statements. The AOJ is required to obtain a new VA examination that considers these factors.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete development regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and insufficient medical opinions addressing his heart conditions.

The Veteran's lumbosacral disability is granted as it is linked to an in-service injury.,The Veteran's cervical disability is granted as it is related to the in-service fall he reported.,The Veteran's bladder disability is granted as it is secondary to his service-connected right nephrectomy and left kidney cystic changes.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's lumbosacral strain is related to service or a service-connected condition. The VA examiner needs to provide an opinion on both direct and secondary theories of service connection.