Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board denied readjudication of the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea because no new and relevant evidence was received, and the existing evidence did not support a finding that the condition had onset in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that his current diagnosis and reported symptoms during service are consistent with his service treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (lumbosacral strain, bilateral radiculopathy of the lower extremities, and tinnitus) are preventing him from securing or following any substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds a pre-decisional duty to assist error has been made and remands for VA to obtain Social Security Administration records relevant to his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea was dismissed because the Veteran withdrew his appeal before a decision could be made.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected right wrist, left knee, and foot disabilities.

The Veteran's gastric ulcer with erosive gastroduodenitis is granted an initial 20 percent rating.,Other service connection claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to outstanding records and duty to assist omissions.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so helpless as to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions as the November 2020 AOJ letter was not an appealable decision.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as the Veteran's condition started in service and continued.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no credible evidence linking his current sleep apnea to his military service.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors and to provide the Veteran with a comprehensive examination for his claimed disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is etiologically related to his in-service symptoms of snoring, gasping for air, choking, and stoppage of breathing.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea effective September 1, 2020. The Veteran's claim was not previously considered as he did not raise the condition or its relationship to his military service prior to this date.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine to be less than 30 degrees or have manifested favorable ankylosis.,Service connection for rhinitis (sinus condition) was granted, effective from April 2023.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been granted, with effective dates of August 24, 2021. The Veteran now has a 40% rating for lumbosacral strain, 20% ratings for left carpal tunnel syndrome and cervical strain, and tinnitus is service connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea and vertigo, as well as the claim for TDIU due to a failure to obtain translation of medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but denied the claims of service connection for erectile dysfunction and OSA disabilities due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected prostatitis, right knee disability, allergic rhinitis and hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease.,Effective dates for left elbow limitation of pronation and extension are denied as the earliest communication was received on July 6, 2021.