Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not affect his ability to dress, feed himself, or attend to the wants of nature. The Board finds that he does not require the aid and attendance of another person.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative disc disease with lumbosacral strain are remanded due to inconsistencies in the May 2023 VA examination report and the need for further development, including obtaining findings related to flare-ups of her lumbar spine condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, lumbosacral strain, and intervertebral disc syndrome. The most probative evidence reflects that this current disability is causally related to active service.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly assess the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, back strain, bilateral hearing loss, right knee disability, left foot pain, and sleep apnea. The issues of increased ratings for these conditions have been remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that both conditions are secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis and PTSD respectively.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a headache disorder due to the need for updated medical records and VA examinations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was not incurred during service or due to his service-connected rhinitis or psychiatric disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left knee disability, seizure/epilepsy disability, and lumbosacral strain as new evidence was received that could potentially reopen these previously denied claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the medical opinions are inadequate and requiring further development to address obesity as an intermediate step between PTSD and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as it had its onset during his active duty.,Service connection for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia were denied due to lack of confirmed diagnoses.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and the need for additional opinions regarding her psychiatric disorder and low back condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete VA treatment records and an inadequate opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service.

The Board has determined that the previous development was inadequate and a remand is required to obtain an opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, a headache disability, and sleep apnea secondary to a service-connected psychiatric disability. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for right knee disability, left knee patellar chondromalacia, bilateral foot disability, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete records.,Pending further clarification from medical experts, these claims will be returned to the RO for consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's OSA was caused by his service-connected allergic rhinitis. The DROC is instructed to obtain an updated medical opinion from the examiner who previously provided an opinion.

The Veteran's asthma is presumed to be related to service in Southwest Asia during the Persian Gulf War.,Sleep apnea began during active service and is presumed based on exposure to burn pits.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development, including obtaining updated VA and private treatment records, securing SSA disability benefits records, and scheduling a VA medical examination.,VA will determine whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service viral condition, headaches, and OSA.

The Veteran's cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbar spine are found to have started during service and continue to present. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.