Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea, diagnosed as severe and life-threatening with indices of greater than 55 respiratory disturbances and 55% oxygen saturation, was granted service connection on a secondary basis due to his service-connected back pain, depressive disorder, knee disabilities, and left lower extremity radiculopathy.,The Veteran's cause of death from acute myocardial infarction caused by severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is also granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, which is secondary to his service-connected PTSD and TBI, must be remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. An addendum opinion is needed from the VA examiner.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to provide the Veteran with notice of his right to a hearing before the AOJ. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is now being returned to the AOJ for further action.

The Board has determined that there is at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to his active-duty service. As such, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine condition, right knee disability, right toe condition, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus as there is no evidence of a current disability or link to military service.,Service treatment records did not show any complaints or diagnoses related to these conditions. Post-service medical records also lacked relevant findings.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,Service connection for cirrhosis of the liver and hepatitis C are denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of sufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's OSA, specifically whether it is secondary to his service-connected DM II and diabetic complications. The AOJ must obtain an addendum opinion from an appropriate clinician addressing these issues.

The Board denied service connection for enlarged prostate, chronic angle closure glaucoma, and sleep apnea as not related to service or toxic exposure.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied due to the untimely filing of his higher-level review request.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service due to exposure to burn pits during deployment.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, earlier effective date for service connection for hypothyroidism, an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for hypothyroidism, and a TDIU prior to June 18, 2016.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea began during his active service and granted entitlement to service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain, finding that new and relevant evidence supports a grant of this claim. The Board determined that the Veteran's back disability began during active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus was aggravated by service, and thus grants service connection for this condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea prior to October 10, 2022 is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's service-connected other specified trauma and stressor disorders are found to have contributed to the development of his obstructive sleep apnea, thus granting service connection for OSA on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service-connected due to continuous symptoms since service.,Service connection for the low back disability is granted, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and tinnitus. For sleep apnea, the Board found no current diagnosis of the condition. For tinnitus, the Board granted service connection based on credible assertions linking it to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the issue of entitlement to service connection for OSA prior to a decision being made.