Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran does not have current right ear or left ear hearing loss to a level recognized as a ratable disability for VA compensation purposes.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, specifically left ankle strain, left hip strain, and left knee strain. The weight gain resulting from these conditions is considered an intermediate step in the causation of OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and tinnitus.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for sleep apnea and chronic bronchitis, as well as bilateral hearing loss. The AOJ must schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to assess his current symptoms and manifestations of these disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to her service-connected thyroid disability and/or allergic rhinitis due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence when readjudicating the claim.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea due to a procedural defect in filing the Notice of Disagreement (NOD).

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his lumbosacral and cervical degenerative joint diseases were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, prostate cancer with total prostatectomy residual voiding dysfunction, chronic adjustment disorder, and TDIU due to a duty to assist error. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was aggravated by her service-connected low back and bilateral knee disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypothyroidism due to a duty to assist error. The Veteran was not provided with VA examinations in association with his claims, and the Board finds that additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, and will consider evidence of record at the time of the October 2023 supplemental claim decision.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service-connected, with a rating of 100%.,PTSD was not found to be related to active duty and thus denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain an adequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's kidney stones with hypertension and/or heart disease. The Veteran is required to be provided with a VA examination for this condition.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome of the lumbosacral spine and cervical spine are rated based on limitation of motion. The current ratings do not meet criteria for higher ratings.,PTSD is currently evaluated at a 70 percent rating, which is the maximum available under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing records and inadequate medical opinions regarding service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with additional evidence and a thorough examination.

The Board has denied the appellant's claims for service connection of sleep apnea, hypertension, left arm disability, bilateral hip disabilities, and a compensable rating for tinea pedis. The evidence does not support current diagnoses or functional impairment related to these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on evidence showing that obesity, which developed due to PTSD, was an intermediate step between the service-connected PTSD and the current OSA.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, Type II and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient information regarding the appellant's exposure to toxic substances during military service. A VA examination is required under the PACT Act.