Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the receipt of new evidence that has not been considered by the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ).

The Veteran's left wrist strain and right ankle sprain are not rated higher than 10 percent.,Service connection for left ear hearing loss is denied, as the Veteran does not have a present hearing disability for VA purposes.,Service connection for lumbosacral strain is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence on file.,Service connection for right knee strain is remanded due to inadequate opinion from the 2014 VA examination.,Service connection for hemorrhoids is not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of central sleep apnea with a 50% evaluation is denied as the earliest date service connection may be awarded is July 8, 2020.

The Board has denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The denial is based on lack of evidence linking OSA to active service, while the PTSD claim requires further examination and opinion.

The Veteran has withdrawn all appeals, including those for disability ratings and service connection. The Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran's sinusitis is granted as presumptively due to exposure in the Southwest Asia theater of operations. The issues regarding obstructive sleep apnea and thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease with IVDS are remanded for further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, considering whether his service-connected pansinusitis and/or allergic rhinitis or obesity as an intermediate step caused or aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions provided were inadequate for the claims of service connection for various knee, ankle, lumbar spine, sleep apnea, and hearing loss disabilities. The Veteran's conditions are being remanded to allow for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a cardiac disability, including sick sinus syndrome, AVNRT, and an implanted cardiac pacemaker. The Veteran's symptoms were present during his active duty service and continued after separation.

The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine are granted. The left knee condition, right knee condition, and chronic headache disability are denied.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims, including VA examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected conditions and any potential links to his current disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral spondyloarthritis, also claimed as a back condition, finding that the Veteran's current disability is causally related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss and a rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee meniscal tear have been dismissed due to withdrawal by the appellant.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability has been denied as there is no evidence linking the condition to service or post-service treatment.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been denied due to lack of in-service onset and no link to service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension has been denied because it did not manifest during or within one year after leaving service.

The Board has remanded the case for an additional medical opinion to address the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, including considering his service-connected disabilities and toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for bilateral plantar fascitis remains pending and will be remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Mellitus, Type II as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, but the claims for chronic fatigue syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea are remanded due to secondary service connection. The AOJ will obtain an examination and determine if the Veteran's current conditions are related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the remaining issues of bilateral pes planus, right foot hammertoes, left foot hammertoes, and skin disability (pseudofolliculitis barbae).

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD, diabetes and hypertension. The rating for bilateral hearing loss remains remanded.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine was not manifested by or more nearly approximated forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees or a combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine not greater than 120 degrees, and thus does not meet the criteria for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to April 13, 2016.