Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's OSA was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with TBI. The case will be returned for an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the etiology of sleep apnea and whether it is related to service or any event, injury, or disease in service. The examiner must consider the Veteran's lay statements and provide a rationale with references to the record.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist ganglion cysts are remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has these conditions and whether they are related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of his right wrist ganglion cyst due to his service-connected right wrist fracture residuals and/or carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his hypertension is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his restless leg syndrome is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his rhinitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his sinusitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine arthritis, is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his skin cancer is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for residuals of exposure to volcanic ash has been reopened, and service connection is granted.,Service connection is also granted for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).,Service connection for glaucoma is denied.,Service connection for left ankle degenerative arthritis is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and tinnitus are denied as there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for lumbar surgical scar is denied as the current condition does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the lack of a VA sleep disorders examination conducted by a medical doctor. The Veteran was provided a records review evaluation conducted by a physician assistant.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss was denied, but reopened due to new evidence. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea and depressive disorder with anxious distress were both reopened.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted as it is at least as likely as not caused by the Veteran's service-connected asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases for various conditions, including sleep apnea, bilateral plantar fascitis, TMJ, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, and cluster headaches. The decision is based on the need for additional development, specifically obtaining VA treatment records.

The Board has determined that there are outstanding records related to the Veteran's lower back, deviated septum and respiratory disorder claims. The case is remanded for further development including obtaining relevant medical records and scheduling VA examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea. The claim will be adjudicated based on direct service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and granted. The issue of service connection for a low back disability is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea. The TDIU claim was granted, and a remand was ordered for a new VA examination regarding bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was rated as noncompensable prior to January 19, 2023 and at a 10 percent rating since then.,The Veteran's back disability remains unconnected to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his sleep apnea and obesity, as well as incomplete medical records. The Veteran's service-connected depression is also considered in relation to his obesity.

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus is granted service connection. The lung disability and obstructive sleep apnea are denied service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms related to his deployment in Southwest Asia, including exposure to environmental hazards.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back pain and associated radiculopathies have been granted with effective dates of July 10, 1994.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service, including his in-service symptoms and weight.

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

Service connection for sinusitis is granted. Service connection for a left shoulder disability, spinal injury, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), skin disability, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are remanded.