Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected depression.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to procedural issues and lack of merit in his arguments.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claims at this time.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and active duty service or any other factor. The Veteran's difficulty sleeping was attributed to his PTSD, but the VA examiner concluded that this did not establish a causal relationship with his sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral spine arthritis (low back condition) and neurogenic bladder disorder, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. A new medical opinion is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his in-service toxic exposure.

The Board has decided that service connection for a chronic low back disorder is denied. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by her service-connected PTSD and obesity. The VA examiner must provide a detailed opinion addressing these issues.

The Board has granted effective dates of December 31, 2014 for the service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, a left shoulder disability, and limitation of motion of the left ankle.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for insomnia, restless leg syndrome of the right and left legs have been denied. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been remanded due to potential toxic exposure in the Persian Gulf.,Service connection is not granted for insomnia as there is no evidence of a current disability or an in-service disease or injury that could be linked to the condition.

The Veteran's request for HLR of his service connection claims for right wrist and sleep apnea disabilities was untimely and denied.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for service connection of OSA, as it is unclear whether the condition developed due to Gulf War exposure. The VA must obtain a medical opinion addressing this issue.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, a left knee disability, DDD, a bladder condition, and a right shoulder disability are denied.,Service connection is not established for any of the claimed conditions due to lack of current diagnoses.

The Veteran's asthma disability is not currently rated as compensable, as his FEV-1 and FEV-1/FVC levels do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Service connection for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, and insomnia are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure by the AOJ to schedule an examination for sleep apnea, which is related to service. The Veteran's lay reports of symptoms during active duty are considered.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that a nexus between the current disability and an in-service injury is established. The decision also finds that the reasonable doubt created by the evidence must be resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal, which was confirmed by her representative. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left ankle disability, but has remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to a duty-to-assist error.