Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and SMC based on aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU rating prior to August 26, 2021 due to his employment at a liquor store.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected pes planus, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and TBI have been denied. The claim for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for new evidence. The claim for chronic fatigue syndrome is denied as there is no valid diagnosis of the condition. The claim for TBI is also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted service connection. Tinnitus is considered a 'chronic disease' due to in-service noise exposure, while obstructive sleep apnea is not a chronic disease. The Board found that the evidence was at least in equipoise regarding both conditions, granting service connection on a direct basis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's COPD, right hip disability, and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected. The claims for these conditions have been remanded to allow for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of April 1, 2000, the day following his separation from active duty.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected persistent depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to errors in the Appeals Modernization Act system. The Board has remanded several issues for further action.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to her service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his exposure to herbicide agents during service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety.

The Board has granted service connection for urinary frequency and incontinence, finding the evidence approximately evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during her active duty. The Board also granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD, finding the evidence approximately evenly balanced as to whether the condition was caused by her service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his military service, despite his exposure to burn pits. The right and left upper extremity numbness are being remanded as there were deficiencies in the VA examination provided.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a psychiatric disability, including PTSD, adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression, have been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of September 15, 2017. The Board found that the criteria for service connection were met prior to the date of the original claim.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected other specified anxiety disorder with traumatic brain injury, considering that obesity caused by his psychiatric disability was a substantial factor in causing his sleep apnea.

Service connection for hypertension is granted under the PACT Act due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. Service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as evidence is not sufficient to establish a link.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to his obesity, which was caused by his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative joint disease. As such, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to these conditions has been granted.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in obtaining the Veteran's complete military personnel records and inadequate VA medical opinions. The Veteran is seeking service connection for OSA, which was diagnosed during a period of active duty for training (ADT).

The Board has determined that the May 2019 VA medical examination is inadequate and did not provide an opinion on the etiology of the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The Board finds a remand necessary to obtain an adequate examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's OSA, including consideration of any service-connected disabilities or toxic exposure risk activities.