Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to his service-connected insomnia. The VA will obtain a medical opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for lumbar strain and cervical strain status post cervical fusion, as well as his claims of service connection for left knee strain, ganglion cyst excision without residuals, and residuals, right bicep muscle injury have been dismissed.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for bilateral hearing loss and OSA have been granted on a limited basis due to the submission of new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for TDIU, finding that his service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will provide an additional VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's currently diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

The Board has determined that the AOJ's decision on appeal is remanded due to a lack of adequate VA examination and incomplete medical records. The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbar spine osteoarthritis and lumbosacral strain (previously back injury) will be reconsidered with an addendum VA medical opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to service-connected insomnia and lumbar spine degenerative joint disease with obesity as an intermediate step, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is being reconsidered due to new and relevant evidence. The case has been remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and cause of his current OSA diagnosis, including whether it had its onset during service or is related to toxic exposures in the Gulf War.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for schizoaffective disorder, anxiety disorder, and bipolar I disorder due to duty-to-assist errors. The Veteran's complete SSA records are requested.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected unspecified depressive disorder and diabetes mellitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeals for sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and migraines have been withdrawn. The Board has remanded the claims for a disability evaluation in excess of 60 percent for residuals of a crush injury of the C7 vertebra with radiculopathy and TDIU.

The Veteran's OSA and GERD are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology. The depressive disorder evaluation is also remanded.

The Veteran's depressive disorder is rated at 50 percent, effective May 28, 2021. The Board also granted a TDIU based on the combined effect of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to errors in the AOJ's decision, including a lack of STRs and incomplete VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative traumatic arthritis of the spine was previously evaluated at a 20% rating effective September 25, 2019. The Board has determined that an adequate VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of his condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and its relation to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a left shoulder strain, and a cervical strain with an effective date of March 4, 2019. The decision finds that the Veteran's initial claims were filed on the incorrect form but can be reasonably construed as an intent to file.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of lumbosacral strain was denied as the earliest possible effective date is February 21, 2018, when he notified VA of his intent to file a new claim. The December 2004 denial became final due to lack of timely appeal and no new evidence within one year.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome were dismissed as the benefits sought have been granted.,The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a respiratory condition, peripheral arterial disease, stable angina, fevers (also claimed as Meningeal disease), and bilateral hearing loss were dismissed as the benefits sought have been granted.