Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left femur fracture and chronic lumbar strain, with obesity being an intermediate factor.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and major depressive disorder, finding that her obesity, which is related to her mental health conditions, led to her current condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected hypertension, finding that there is a link between the two conditions.

The Veteran's initial disability ratings for left hip strain and lumbosacral strain have been denied as his conditions do not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and lumbosacral strain have not improved to warrant restoration of the previously assigned ratings.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was first diagnosed during active duty for training in June 2013. The Board granted service connection based on the evidence showing a chronic condition since that time.

The Board has granted service connection for migraines and remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension (HTN).

The Veteran withdrew all claims, including his claim for service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's migraine headaches are granted service connection as they were aggravated by active military service. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea syndromes is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding potential exposure to burn pits.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing their appeal. The Board also remanded the issues of service connection for neck disability, right shoulder disability, and left shoulder disability.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected disabilities, with obesity as an intermediate step.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and musculoskeletal disorders.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for restoration of a 40 percent evaluation for lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome has been dismissed as the appellant withdrew the appeal in December 2022.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder and his currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, OSA, hypertension, and hand disabilities have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,Service connection was not granted because the medical records do not show any current diagnoses or symptoms related to these conditions during or after his military service.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise etiologically related to service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea requires the use of a CPAP machine, but does not meet criteria for higher ratings due to lack of respiratory failure or tracheostomy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic lumbosacral strain was denied because the new evidence did not prove or disprove whether his current condition occurred in or was caused by service.