Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's lung cancer and metastatic osteosarcoma are related to his service in Vietnam, specifically exposure to Agent Orange. The case will be reviewed with an addendum opinion.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to the current level of impairment.,Further VA examination is needed to determine if the Veteran has a recurrent sinus disability and its relationship to service.

The Board has remanded both claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to inadequate nexus opinions provided by the VA. The Veteran's symptoms are related to his military service, including exposure to asbestos and toxic fumes.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea, leading to its dismissal.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence, which established that his OSA was incurred during service.

The Board has denied service connection for TMJ and remanded the case for further examination regarding OSA. The Veteran's current obesity is being evaluated to determine if it is due to or aggravated by his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, right knee strain, and right wrist sprain were denied. The evidence did not support a higher rating for any of the conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a TDIU was granted effective November 14, 2019. The Board found that the criteria for an earlier effective date of June 21, 2017 were met.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral spine degenerative disk disease, chondromalacia patella of the left knee, and chondromalacia patella of the right knee, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's active service.

The Board is remanding the case to obtain additional medical opinions and potentially conduct an examination related to the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, as well as determine if his service-connected chronic inactive tuberculosis may be contributing to his condition.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip bursitis and lumbosacral strain as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right foot disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his condition and whether it is related to his service-connected low back disability and PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of a digestive/bowel disability, and the evidence did not support her claim that she has an acquired psychiatric disorder or right hand carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal for service connection for sleep apnea, which was secondary to her service-connected asthma.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to his service-connected major depressive disorder, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for OSA as secondary to MDD.

The Veteran's right ear hearing loss disability is granted as service-connected due to in-service noise exposure. The lumbar spine and right knee disabilities are remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected lumbosacral strain and spondylolisthesis is being remanded due to insufficient medical evidence at the time of the December 2019 rating decision. A new VA examination is required.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claim for erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to his service-connected PTSD, but more evidence is needed for a final decision.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no current diagnosis of sleep apnea and attributing any symptoms to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).