Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD) and sinusitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of its onset in service and that it is not related to any current or past service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD is granted with an effective date of May 3, 2015. The Board also found that his sleep apnea issue was remanded due to procedural issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, including potential asbestos exposure.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service, including asbestos exposure.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD and OSA due to insufficient medical opinions addressing relevant evidence, including service treatment records and the Veteran's testimony.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and posttraumatic stress disorder), narcolepsy, sleep apnea, insomnia, and chronic fatigue due to additional development. The AOJ must document all participation in TERAs during the Veteran's service in VA's exposure tracking system and associate this record with the Veteran's electronic claims file.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to exposure to burn pits in Djibouti, Africa. The case is sent back for additional medical opinions and consideration of secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of current disability or causation.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The claims are now remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration due to incomplete service treatment records, particularly regarding physical therapy at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Veteran is asked to provide authorization for any outstanding private medical records related to his back or foot problems since separation from service in August 1996.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability, bilateral hearing loss, and sleep apnea as the evidence does not establish that these conditions are related to active military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient examinations and opinions of record, as well as updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, digestive condition including IBS, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and fallen arches/foot problems has been reopened. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the nature of these conditions and their relationship to military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for sleep apnea was dismissed because she withdrew her appeal in response to a recent decision that granted higher ratings.

The Veteran's hearing loss claim is denied, and his sleep apnea claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's spouse. The claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is reopened, but further development is needed before the merits can be addressed. The issue of service connection for erectile dysfunction remains pending.

The Veteran's lumbar spine disability is rated at 40 percent since August 22, 2023. Prior to that date, the rating was 10 percent.

The Veteran's claim for SMC at the housebound rate prior to February 3, 2020 was denied as he did not meet the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s) due to his entitlement to a TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities.