Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, varicose veins, back arthritis, and dorsal scoliosis are all granted. The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of OSA and credible testimony linking it to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further examination and evaluation to determine service connection, a disability rating, an effective date, and TDIU.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various musculoskeletal conditions have been granted. The Board found that the evidence established a link between each condition and active service.

The Veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain with DJD and IDVS is rated at 40 percent for the entire appeal period, reflecting a moderate disability level.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, medications for those conditions, and his sleep apnea. A new VA examination is needed to address whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disorders.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, combined with other disabilities, has rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation. Effective January 10, 2021, he is granted a TDIU.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to ensure that VA fulfilled its duty to assist the Veteran in substantiating his appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, which may be secondary to one or more service-connected disabilities and/or medications used for treatment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and its relationship to his military service, as well as any aggravation by his service-connected shoulder and neck disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for PTSD, diabetes mellitus, type II, migraines, left and right knee disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are remanded due to missing military records and the need for VA examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for esophageal acid reflux disorder (GERD) as secondary to service-connected left and right ankle arthritis, but the issues regarding obstructive sleep apnea and major depressive disorder are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea and sinusitis due to conflicting opinions regarding their relationship to his service-connected post nasoseptal deviation with allergic rhinitis. The case is being returned for further development, including obtaining medical opinions on these issues.

The Veteran's maxillary sinusitis claim is remanded due to the need for a more contemporaneous examination.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability claims are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions provided by the VA examiner.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) claim is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's erectile dysfunction claim is remanded due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding its relationship to service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran's right hand disability and left hand disability claims are remanded for a VA examination addressing the nature of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete development and need for additional examinations.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the Veteran's claims for service connection for hidradenitis, pruritus, and rosacea. The VA examinations provided were found to be conclusory and require further clarification.

The Board has determined that the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis, PTSD, cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, right shoulder strain, and IBS prior to November 10, 2021 are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

Service connection for lumbosacral strain and cervical strain has been granted.,Service connection for bilateral hip iliopsoas tendonitis, right knee degenerative arthritis, left knee degenerative arthritis, and left elbow condition have been granted. Service connection for right shoulder condition is pending.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and rating issues related to various conditions, including right knee condition, right hand condition, left hand condition, sleep apnea, cervical spine condition, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The case is returned to the RO for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome, and acquired psychological conditions to include depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to inadequate opinions regarding service connection on a secondary basis. The claims are remanded to obtain updated medical opinions addressing both causation and aggravation of these conditions by toxic exposure risk activities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain service treatment records and VA clinical documentation, as well as a VA examination for his left fifth finger fracture residuals.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and coronary artery disease are granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claim for hypertension is reopened.