Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric and bilateral peripheral neuropathy disabilities. The decision is based on a private medical opinion that found the Veteran's sleep apnea was caused by fragmented sleep due to his service-connected conditions.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relationship to service-connected conditions. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA has been reopened, and the issue of entitlement to an effective date prior to September 24, 1969 is granted.,Service connection for TBI has been established, with an effective date of September 24, 1969.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to a dispute over the amount of past-due benefits awarded for his service connection for sleep apnea. The case will be referred to the Office of General Counsel for review and determination.

The Board has denied the appellant's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain due to lack of a causal relationship between his current condition and in-service back strain.,The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a right hand disability, including residuals of frostbite and tenosynovitis, and for migraine headaches associated with service-connected adjustment disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that the condition did not manifest during or as a result of active service and is not causally related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and right shoulder degenerative arthritis have been denied. The current ratings are deemed appropriate based on the evidence provided.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to insufficient consideration of all relevant evidence, including post-service complaints and assessments.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including tension headaches, migraines, respiratory problems, rhinitis, sinusitis, and a right knee disorder are denied. The Board found that the current disabilities were not present in service or related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with prior remand directives, and the Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed for direct service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection of various disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disability, left foot disability, right hand carpal tunnel disability, and left hand carpal tunnel disability. The AOJ must attempt to obtain the Veteran's military exit medical examination report and entire military personnel record.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for several conditions, including right knee disability and others. The issues of service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the nature and etiology of his cervical spine disorder, left knee and hip disorders, as well as chronic bronchitis, urinary hesitancy, diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea prior to specific dates. The VA is instructed to obtain additional medical opinions that address these issues.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions provided do not substantially comply with the April 2023 remand directives. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded for additional development to ensure substantial compliance with the Board's remand directives.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection and rating for various disabilities, including a physical sleep disorder. The Veteran's claims are being referred back for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hiatal hernia with GERD and IBS. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea may be related to his military service, but further examination is needed to determine if it is aggravated by any service-connected disabilities or caused by obesity. The claim will be remanded for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted as the evidence shows a current disability and its onset during active duty.