Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD and remanded the issues of service connection for GERD and an eye disability, including glaucoma and cataracts.

The Veteran's left ankle strain and degenerative joint disease of the left first metatarsal are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings allowed under current regulations.,The Veteran's lower extremity radiculopathy and compression parasthesia associated with lumbosacral strain since March 17, 2023 is also rated at 10 percent.

The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to PTSD has been reopened, but the issue is remanded due to new evidence and a need for further examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected chronic maxillary sinusitis and rhinitis, but also notes that obesity may be a contributing factor. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset and relationship of the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disabilities to his military service.

The appeal of the service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD with depression and anxiety, is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal in the Legacy system.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, anxiety, and depressed mood are granted. His OSA is rated at the maximum allowable rating of 50 percent. The right ankle sprain and TBI residuals as of April 18, 2019, each receive a 50 percent rating.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during service and have continued since then.

PTSD service connection is dismissed.,Right and left knee disabilities are characterized by pain and limited range of motion in flexion and extension. The Veteran's right knee disability warrants a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, from December 10, 2020. Left knee disability also warrants a rating of 20 percent, but no higher, from the same date.,Cervical strain is characterized by pain and limitation of motion. The Veteran's cervical strain warrants a rating of 30 percent, but no higher, since December 10, 2020.,Lumbosacral strain is characterized by forward flexion limited to fewer than 30 degrees from the date specified. From that date, it warrants a rating of 40 percent, but no higher.,Left and right lower extremity radiculopathy are secondary to lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to support his claims. The Veteran is now granted service connection for hypertension (HTN), erectile dysfunction (ED), a respiratory condition including bronchial asthma/COPD, a lumbar spine disability, restless leg syndrome of both lower extremities, gout, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Veteran's low back condition is rated at 40 percent, and the Board has granted a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy and left lower extremity radiculopathy. The appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction is remanded.

The Veteran's visual disorientation, claimed as photophobia, is granted as it is related to his service-connected TBI.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and alcohol disorder with TBI.,The Veteran's headaches are granted as they are related to his service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal for service connection for OSA, including as secondary to chronic adjustment disorder, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete adjudication, and requires issuance of a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for new examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has found that the remand directives were not substantially complied with and thus another remand is warranted for further development regarding service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities, and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities.

Your claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and you are now entitled to benefits. The appeal is dismissed as the issue is no longer in dispute.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate addendum opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The case is now returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to his service-connected disabilities, specifically obesity and other conditions.

The Veteran's tinnitus is not related to his active service, and he does not have a compensable initial rating for his tinea pedis. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction and spider bite reoccurring poison.,The Veteran reported being admitted to the hospital at Ft. Stewart, Georgia for what was thought to be a spider bite on his finger during active service.