Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity exercise induced compartment syndrome, finding that OSA is aggravated beyond its natural progression by the service-connected condition.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's passing, and no further action can be taken on these claims.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus, bilateral leg condition, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and heart condition due to inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's dental claim remains denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment due to his physical conditions, including knee, hip, and back issues.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to a lack of adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's condition, specifically whether it is at least as likely as not proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on all issues related to his lumbosacral spine, wrist, and hand disabilities has been dismissed as the claim for headaches was granted in May 2023.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for bruxism, gastritis including chronic constipation, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors. The Veteran's current conditions are not yet established as related to his service-connected psychiatric disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and PTSD have been granted service connection, with a 70% disability rating for PTSD effective November 22, 2019. The TDIU has also been granted from the same date.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is related to his service or any conceded exposure risk activities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of September 7, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran's supplemental claim was received within one year of the December 7, 2019 rating decision and thus warrants a retroactive effective date.

The Board has determined that there were duty to assist errors in the initial denial of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remands the case for further development.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is granted service connection.,The Veteran's GERD is secondary to his depressive disorder and thus also granted service connection.,There is no evidence of a lumbar spine disability in service, and it is denied.,Sleep apnea was not found in service and is also denied.,Bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinion obtained in April 2021 is inadequate for adjudication purposes and requires a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The examiner must provide opinions on whether the condition had its onset during service, is related to service, or was caused by, aggravated by, or would not have occurred but for a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD with alcohol use disorder and traumatic brain injury.

The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed because the Veteran's claim was granted in a prior decision. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral flat feet are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been presented regarding the Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA, secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded for further review.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinion regarding the Veteran's lumbosacral strain. The VA needs to obtain a new medical opinion to address whether the condition is service-connected and if it is aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of sleep apnea was denied as the claim was received after the date entitlement arose.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a failure to provide a VA examination prior to denying service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which is related to PTSD. The Veteran's claim will be returned to the RO for further action.