Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it clearly and unmistakably preexisted service and was not aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and evaluation due to the need for updated medical records and examinations.

The Veteran's claims for lumbosacral spine and right lower extremity sciatica disabilities have been dismissed as they were fully granted in a previous rating decision. The claim to reopen his thoracic spine disability has been granted, but the case is remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and posttraumatic stress disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination. The issues include arthritis, osteoarthritis of the jaw/mandible, sleep apnea, and dental disorders.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, psychosis, and insomnia. The VA medical opinions are inadequate, and further development is needed to address the claimed stressors and provide additional VA addendum opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a stomach disability has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to the Board making a decision.,Service connection for sleep apnea is reopened due to new and material evidence being received, but the claim remains pending as further remand is required.

The Veteran's chronic sleep impairment and obstructive sleep apnea are found to be secondary to his service-connected Meniere's disease with bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, joint pain, and muscle pain are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for a heart disability and obstructive sleep apnea on the basis of secondary service connection, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by or related to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension and adjustment disorder, respectively.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis is now rated at 40 percent from June 30, 2021. His right lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 20 percent rating since May 5, 2021.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is necessary for the Veteran's back disability, lower extremity radiculopathy, neck disability, ankle disabilities, hearing loss, tinnitus, and headache disability due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's post traumatic vascular headaches have been restored to a 10 percent rating from December 21, 2018.,The claims for reopening the service connection for psoriasis and skin condition (secondary to sexual trauma or exposure to depleted uranium) are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for lipoma excision scar, right posterior neck and reopening of the lumbosacral strain claim are remanded. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction, to include as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder, other than PTSD, and/or sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim is not currently addressed in this decision.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and asbestosis due to new evidence added by VA, requiring a Supplemental Statement of the Case.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examination opinions and insufficient evidence regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. A new VA examination is needed, along with consideration of potential secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for anxiety disorder, erythema multiforme, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been dismissed as the RO granted service connection for a different condition in April 2023. The Board has also remanded cases regarding upper back and lower back conditions due to insufficient evidence.,Service connection is denied for erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, with no current diagnosis found in the record.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The TDIU issue is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the sleep apnea issue.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and nasal fracture due to additional development being warranted.