Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or causation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The claims are now remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete service treatment records, particularly regarding physical therapy at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for any outstanding private medical records related to his back or foot problems since separation from service in August 1996.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea as the evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examinations and opinions of record, as well as updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, digestive condition including IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and fallen arches/foot problems has been reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature of these conditions and their relationship to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for sleep apnea was dismissed because she withdrew her appeal in response to a recent decision that granted higher ratings.

The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied, and his sleep apnea claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse. The claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is reopened, but further development is needed before the merits can be addressed. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent since August 22, 2023. Prior to that date, the rating was 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the housebound rate prior to February 3, 2020 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his entitlement to a TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that further development and action is needed to determine the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including arthritis of the knees, sleep apnea, back disability, and right ankle disability. The appeal will be remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation due to service, as they are presumed related to Gulf War service. The VA will conduct a TERA-specific examination to determine if these conditions are linked to toxic exposure during service.

The Board has remanded several issues for additional development, including service connection claims and rating determinations. The Veteran's claims are related to his service-connected conditions and other health issues.

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the condition and active service or any other factor.

The Veteran's GERD and Barrett's esophagus were incurred during service. The claims for right shoulder, left shoulder, back, bilateral flat foot, right ear hearing loss, tonsil problems, and obstructive sleep apnea are pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea began during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and dismissed the remaining issues of entitlement to service connection for a heart condition, left-hand disability, right-hand disability, fatigue, tension headaches, and gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERD).

The Board has denied a compensable rating for post concussive headaches and has remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected traumatic brain injury.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as there is no current diagnosis of the condition and the Veteran's contentions are not supported by objective evidence.