Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for depression, right shoulder disability, lower back (lumbar spine) disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and right ear hearing loss due to potential service connection issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination and the need for additional medical records and an opinion regarding the relationship between his current condition and service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, leading to the grant of TDIU. The evaluation in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea is remanded due to lack of recent examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the cause and aggravation of his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have been rated at a 70 percent disability rating since June 28, 2013. The appeal for service connection of asthma and obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is being remanded.

The Veteran's claim for allergic rhinitis was reopened due to new evidence showing exposure during Gulf War service and a current diagnosis.,The Veteran's claim for obstructive sleep apnea was reopened due to new evidence from his private physician, who provided a positive nexus statement.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain has been rated at 20 percent, effective January 13, 2014. Separate ratings of 20 percent have also been granted for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy secondary to the service-connected lumbar disability.,A separate rating is granted for each leg's radiculopathy as a result of the service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and development of the record to determine the current severity of his service-connected left ear hearing loss, the nature and etiology of his claimed right ear hearing loss, whether he has a current disability of obstructive sleep apnea secondary to service-connected tinnitus, and the relationship between his testicular cancer and in-service exposure. The Veteran's dental claims are also remanded for further development.

The Board has denied a non-initial increased rating for atrial fibrillation and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea. The decision is binding only with respect to the specific issues decided.

The Board remands the claims for a back disability and sleep disability due to inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to comply with previous remand directives. The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea on a secondary basis is being reviewed, specifically regarding whether his service-connected low back disability contributed to his weight gain and subsequent development of sleep apnea.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and etiological opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen claims for service connection for residuals of a left hand injury, right foot disability, residuals of a right eye injury, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for sinusitis and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a bilateral foot disorder and OSA.

Your claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and you are now receiving a 50% disability rating effective December 29, 2020. The appeal is dismissed as the issue was already resolved in your favor.

The Board denied service connection for traumatic brain injury and brain hemorrhage, as there was no evidence of a current disability. The claims for increased rating and additional service connection were remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting diagnoses and insufficient consideration of certain factors. A VA medical opinion is needed to address these issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions are being remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will seek further medical opinions regarding the onset and relationship of these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for her service-connected lumbosacral strain and asthma are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,A separate examination is needed to clarify whether the Veteran has left lower extremity radiculopathy associated with her service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that there is insufficient medical evidence to determine if these conditions are related to his service-connected bipolar I disorder. The Veteran will need additional VA examination opinions to address this issue.