Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for back and neck disorders due to lack of evidence linking current conditions to service.,Service connection was also denied for left inguinal hernia residuals as there is no credible evidence showing the condition was related to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, which may be related to his service-connected PTSD due to MST.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and granted a 30% rating for the Veteran's migraine headache disability on and after July 21, 2016. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking current symptoms to military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as there was no evidence of treatment or diagnosis related to OSA during or since service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities and PTSD caused him to become obese, which in turn led to his Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Therefore, the Board grants service connection for OSA as secondary to these conditions.

The Veteran's PTSD and bipolar disorder are granted as service-connected.,Service connection for a back disability is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, finding that his symptoms during active service and post-service are related to his current diagnosis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The claim for service connection for hemorrhoids was denied as there is no persuasive evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis prior to July 20, 2023 is denied. The right shoulder and sleep apnea issues are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, finding that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his back disability, RLE radiculopathy, right knee disability, left knee disability, or bilateral ankle tendonitis. However, the Veteran's claims for service connection of prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction (ED), SMC based on loss of use of a creative organ, and TDIU were remanded.

Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.,Service connection is granted for gout. The VA will conduct further examination to determine the etiology of this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea with PLMS, finding that it is related to his service-connected dysthymic disorder.

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to Gulf War illness have been granted. The effective date is not specified as the claim was received within one year of discharge.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his claimed disabilities, including fatigue, memory loss, headaches, sleep apnea, and bilateral shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee pain. The remand requires additional medical opinions on etiology and whether these conditions are related to toxic exposure during military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is proximately caused by his service-connected hypothyroidism, which resulted in obesity. As a result, the claim for service connection for OSA is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for migraine headaches, sleep apnea, and a respiratory disability including asthma, bronchitis, and chronic cough are all granted. The claim for respiratory disabilities is remanded.

The Veteran's cervical spine condition, diagnosed as degenerative arthritis of the spine and cervical strain, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's rib condition, diagnosed as a hairline fracture due to jump from a Black Hawk, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's left femur condition, diagnosed as a femur injury in 1987, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's right-hand condition, diagnosed as dupuytren's contracture with lacerations, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's left-hand condition, diagnosed as dupuytren's contracture with lacerations and osteopenia, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's right wrist condition, diagnosed as lacerations of the right forearm/hand, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.,The Veteran's left wrist condition, diagnosed as lacerations of the left forearm/hand, is related to service. The Board finds that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error in not providing an adequate VA examination and medical opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims of service connection for left ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions provided by VA examiners.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's OSA is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.