Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant were denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), finding that it is proximately due to his obesity, which was caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD has aggravated his current OSA, and the Board grants service connection for OSA. However, the Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's persistent depressive disorder is rated at 70 percent, which is the maximum rating available. Service connection has been granted for left and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy as well as obstructive sleep apnea secondary to service-connected chronic sinusitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it had its onset during his active-duty service and is related to such service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to new evidence received after the AOJ decisions, as well as issues regarding secondary service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea syndrome, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is related to her active service.,Regarding hypermobility (claimed as TMJ), the Board has remanded the claim due to inadequate medical opinion. The Veteran must be provided a new VA examination and opinion to determine if her claimed condition is related to service.,The Board has also remanded the issue of bruxism and myositis, finding that a new VA examination and opinion are needed to assess the relationship between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is secondary to his service-connected Coronary Artery Disease and Diabetes Mellitus Type II. The examiner needs to address whether obesity, which may be related to the service-connected conditions, was a substantial factor in causing the OSA.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for lumbosacral strain and left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve) was denied.,Both conditions were granted based on a September 2020 VA examination, which indicated that the condition was a complication of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision and remands the case for a new VA examination to address the Veteran's claims of service connection for his thoracolumbar spine disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to outstanding VA treatment records and a need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The examiner will assess whether the condition began during service, within one year of discharge, or is otherwise related to military service, including any toxic exposures as a result of service aboard USS Forrestal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and requires additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's OSA, PTSD, and DM II.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there were no prior claims received before October 3, 2023.,An initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was also denied due to the current level of impairment not meeting the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic sleep apnea due to a pre-decisional error in failing to obtain a medical opinion that is sufficient to make an informed decision on the claim. The claim will be reconsidered with the provision of a medical opinion concerning the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to toxic exposures in service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran did not have a pending claim for accrued benefits at the time of his death, and has remanded the issue of service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will need to obtain a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for service connection of an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), sleep apnea, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has dismissed all the claims related to various conditions, including trochanteris pain syndrome, major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, asthmatic bronchitis, bilateral plantar fasciitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), sleep apnea, migraines, and a bulging disc. The Veteran withdrew her appeal through her authorized representative.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was found to have begun during service and has continued since, meeting the criteria for service connection.