Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided that the VA did not provide an adequate examination to determine if the appellant's OSA is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The case is being sent back for further evaluation.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's active military service. The case is remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is not caused by or secondarily related to his time in military service or his service-connected major depressive disorder with anxious distress.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and MDD, but the claims for hearing loss and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examinations. The issues include left foot, right foot, back, kidney disease, gastroesophageal and/or gastrointestinal disorder (GERD), gynecological condition, acquired psychiatric disability, anemia, sleep apnea, thyroid disorder, respiratory disorder, hypertension, bone disorder, diabetes mellitus, type II, and peripheral neuropathy. The Veteran's exposure to toxins at Fort McClellan is also under review.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (including anxiety and depression), a right shoulder disability, and a left shoulder disability due to lack of substantial compliance with the March 2023 remand instructions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fatigue and a sleep disability were denied. The Board found that his fatigue is related to his diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, which was not due to service or any other compensable condition. Service connection for hypothyroidism was granted based on its known etiology and pathophysiology.

The Board has found that the Veteran's claims for service connection are not fully developed and requires additional information from private medical records. The issues of service connection for various conditions, including headaches, skin rash, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, fibromyalgia, left eye disability, achalasia, hypertension, and arthritis, are being remanded to allow for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) as there was insufficient evidence to show he could not secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain disability is rated at 40% prior to April 18, 2023, and in excess of 40% thereafter. The appeal has been denied as the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is not related to his military service or service-connected hypertension, and thus denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has dismissed the claims for a bilateral vision disability, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea as they were withdrawn by the Claimant with assistance from his attorney.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure and hypertension secondary to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The VA is required to obtain additional opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, acute ischemic stroke as secondary to his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea, and carpal tunnel syndrome are all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, acute ischemic stroke (as a result of his service-connected obstructive sleep apnea), and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal of his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to his service-connected disabilities and resulting obesity, requires additional medical opinions due to previous unfavorable nexus opinions. The matter is being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings on PTSD, right ankle disabilities, and a right ankle scar are remanded. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded. The Veteran's claim for bilateral hearing loss remains pending.

The Board has granted service connection for a lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis / osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine at L5-S1, and intervertebral disc syndrome. The Veteran's current lower back condition is considered to be directly related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to incomplete records and inadequate examination reports.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain disability is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition, including during flare-ups or after repetitive use.

The Veteran is found to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities from December 29, 2011, to May 14, 2013, and may be eligible for a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.