Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates as the appeal is no longer valid due to the Veteran's death.

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

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of sleep apnea was denied as the proper form was submitted on July 13, 2020, which is when he became service connected.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between his current condition and active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied as she does not have a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain remains pending and will be remanded to determine if the criteria for a higher rating are met.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for sleep apnea service connection is denied. An initial 70 percent rating, but not higher, for bipolar disorder with other unspecified stressor related disorder is granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grants because her service-connected conditions do not meet the eligibility criteria under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination and nexus opinion regarding the lumbosacral strain condition. The Veteran's service connection claim is being returned for further development.

The Board has withdrawn the appeal for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the claims of TBI and sleep apnea due to pre-decisional errors. Further examination is required on remand.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral restless leg syndrome due to inadequate VA examinations, failure to consider service connection as secondary to service-connected disabilities, and potential PACT Act exposure.

The Board has denied the claim for service connection of OSA, finding that it was not incurred in or caused by service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) caused his obesity, which in turn caused his Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). As a result, the Board grants service connection for OSA as secondary to PDD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea effective April 6, 2011. The pre-existing condition was aggravated during active service.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral sprain and migraines have been granted. The acquired psychiatric disorder remains at a 70% rating.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to unspecified depressive disorder with obesity, finding that the Veteran's weight gain and obesity due to her service-connected mental health condition is a substantial factor in causing her current sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for lumbosacral strain and IVDS is denied. The Veteran's claim for service connection for neurogenic bladder dysfunction as secondary to his service-connected low back pain is granted.

The Board denied service connection for a heart disability, head injury to include TBI, cervical spine disability, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 20 percent from March 22, 2010. He also received separate ratings of 10 percent for his right and left lower extremity radiculopathy during the appeal period.,The Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.