Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was not related to his military service and did not result from or be aggravated by any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right knee disability, a right foot disability, and OSA due to incomplete or inadequate medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are secondary to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims have been reopened, but the Board finds further development is needed to determine if his current left shoulder, left knee, and right knee disabilities are related to service.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim has also been remanded as there is insufficient evidence to decide without a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's service-connected right hip disability and obesity in relation to his sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including a cardiac condition, respiratory condition, OSA, and gout. The Veteran's claims were based on the presumption that these conditions developed due to his military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) due to failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. The cases are being returned for further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA opinions and a need for further development, including obtaining a new medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that his condition is at least as likely as not aggravated by his third period of active duty service due to exposure to airborne irritants.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and heart conditions due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's OSA and heart palpitations are linked to his in-service exposure, but further clarification is needed regarding their onset and relationship to service-connected conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not related to service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep apnea disability, finding that the Veteran's PTSD caused his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis and strain residuals are granted as service connected. The issues of service connection for cancer of the head and neck, bilateral hearing loss, and an acquired vision disability are remanded.

The Board dismissed the appeal for service connection of asthma. Service connection was granted for an acquired psychiatric condition including major depression disorder, low back disability (degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with radiculopathy), and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for bilateral hearing loss, right shoulder condition, and sleep apnea were denied as new and material evidence was not submitted. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder and unspecified trauma and stress related disorder) secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine and right and left lower extremity radiculopathy was granted. Claims for service connection for eczema, cyst, and left eye disorder were denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and kidney disability due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions. The claims are being returned for further development, including obtaining additional VA treatment records and providing addendum opinions regarding causation and aggravation by service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for CFS, OSA, headaches, and HSM due to conflicting medical opinions and insufficient evidence. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's lumbosacral degenerative disc and joint disease is rated at 20 percent effective September 26, 2018. Service connection for right hip disability, right thigh disability, left hip disability, and left thigh disability are denied.

The Board has dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date for sleep apnea as it was withdrawn by the Veteran. The case is remanded to obtain VA treatment records related to the Veteran's cataracts.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and he is granted TDIU and DEA benefits effective June 4, 2010.