Sleep apnea decisions — 2024

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder because there is no primary service-connected disability upon which secondary service connection may be granted.

The Veteran's service connection for major depressive disorder, lumbosacral strain, and pelvic pain is restored. The rating for lumbosacral strain remains at 10 percent.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is considered secondary to his service-connected adjustment disorder, sinusitis, degenerative arthritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The Board denied service connection for a neck strain, right hand and finger condition, left knee strain, athlete's foot, and sleep apnea as there is no evidence of current disabilities during the pendency of the claim.,Service connection cannot be established due to lack of medical evidence supporting the Veteran's claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted an initial rating of 50 percent, but no higher. The Board found that the condition was proximately due to or the result of his service-connected GERD and hiatal hernia.

The Board found that the Veteran's combined disability rating was 90 percent from March 10, 2021 to June 14, 2021 and denied a higher rating.

The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the case for an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions have precluded substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and occupational experience, warranting a TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of OSA secondary to his service-connected allergic rhinitis due to a lack of an adequate VA medical opinion. The AOJ will consider any additional evidence and obtain a new examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran claims his condition started in service, but there is no evidence in the STRs or medical records supporting this claim.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for PTSD is denied.,Service connection for OSA is remanded due to incomplete records.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired mental disorder, a right shoulder disorder, and sleep apnea. The Veteran's claims were based on his reported military experiences but no specific diagnoses or supporting evidence was provided in the decision.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea, and therefore service connection for this condition is denied.

The Veteran's chronic strain of the lumbosacral spine prior to September 6, 2017 is currently rated at 10 percent and not higher.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his military service. The Veteran testified that he experienced symptoms during service, but a VA examination is needed to determine if there is a link.

The Board has granted the appellant's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as secondary to her service-connected disabilities, including a psychiatric disorder.

The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's disability was caused by his service-connected hip and knee conditions.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal because the proposed reduction of his disability ratings was not implemented, and the Veteran did not request a hearing or submit evidence within the required timeframe.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his PTSD with alcohol and cannabis use disorder is being remanded due to the need for an adequate medical opinion regarding aggravation.