Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence to support a nexus between his current sleep apnea disability and his active duty service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and obesity, which was an intermediary step. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's request for a rating greater than 10 percent for left foot hallux valgus was denied, and his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and onset of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including whether it is related to his service or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's OSA is related to his active-duty service and the claim for service connection is granted.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not secondary to his service-connected PTSD and has therefore remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD, but denied service connection for hypertension.

Service connection for COPD is granted pursuant to the PACT Act. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for chronic fatigue, muscle spasms, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to lack of a VA medical opinion addressing these conditions in relation to presumed toxic exposure risk activities (TERAs).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine and pilonidal cyst are being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for GERD, sleep apnea, and sinusitis, finding that there is no evidence to support a causal relationship between these conditions and his active duty service.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea as secondary to service-connected allergic rhinitis. The Seizure Disorder and TDIU prior to October 31, 2020 claims are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's cervical spine disability and its relationship to service-connected conditions, as well as the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded due to an inextricably intertwined issue with the pending claim for service connection for a deviated septum.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary to properly assess the Veteran's lumbosacral strain and remands the case for additional development.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for infertility due to exposure during service. The asthma with sleep apnea and eczema claims are also remanded as new evidence suggests a need for further examination and opinion regarding these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for COPD and sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's conditions were not incurred or caused by his military service. The evidence did not support a link between his PTSD and either condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's back disability, specifically whether it is related to service or pre-existed service. The examiner needs to provide a clear opinion on this matter.

The Board has determined that the claims for service connection for headaches, OSA and bilateral knee disability, TDIU prior to February 5, 2008, and DEA benefits prior to February 5, 2008 are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions.