Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, both claimed as secondary to PTSD, have been remanded. The claim for TDIU prior to April 4, 2019 is also being remanded.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea as there was no evidence of its onset during or immediately after service, and the condition is not related to a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left shoulder condition, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and migraine headaches due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to his service, including during his deployment from February 2006 to June 2007 and after. However, the severity of his sleep apnea is not clear due to conflicting medical opinions. The Board also needs to determine if his sleep apnea was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and has ordered a remand to obtain an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's condition, including its relation to his Gulf War service and PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his low back disability and service connection for sleep apnea due to inconsistencies in findings regarding intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and incomplete verification of periods of active duty training.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, particularly whether it is caused by service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to his service-connected PTSD or obesity.

The Veteran's left knee disability was granted service connection, while other claims for various disabilities were remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ED, OSA, gastritis and GERD, and tension headaches have been granted.,Service connection has been established for these conditions based on the reopening of previously denied claims due to new and material evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including its relationship to service and toxic exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his claimed conditions, particularly in relation to his military service. The Veteran is required to undergo additional medical examinations to address these issues.

The Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, right knee patellar tendonitis, and left knee patellar tendonitis and plica irritation. The other conditions are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was submitted and the Veteran did not waive AOJ review. The claims for service connection are being remanded to allow for consideration of this new evidence.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to unclear findings from a previous VA examination and the need to address whether the Veteran has unfavorable ankylosis of the spine.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with symptoms of depression and obesity as an intermediate step. The decision resolves reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's radiculopathy, which contributed to his obesity and subsequent sleep apnea.

The Veteran's petition to reopen her claim for service connection for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is granted. The claims for service connection for Right Knee Disability, Left Knee Disability, and Sleep Apnea are remanded due to the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a 10 percent evaluation based on multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities prior to January 10, 2014, is dismissed as moot due to the assignment of compensable ratings. The issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and needs further development, including obtaining updated treatment records and providing an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.