Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic fatigue, finding that her symptoms are attributable to her service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and not a separate disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea condition is aggravated by his service-connected sinusitis, deviated septum with rhinitis, and asthma. The case needs further development including obtaining additional VA treatment records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened, and the Board finds that new evidence supports this reopening. The Board also determined that the Veteran is entitled to service connection for his sleep apnea as secondary to obesity, which was caused by his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea and low back disability has been reopened, but the claims are still pending as new evidence did not establish a current disability or link to service.,The Veteran's claim for chronic sinusitis is being remanded due to its potential secondary relationship with his sleep apnea.

The Board denied entitlement to TDIU prior to January 6, 2021 due to the appellant's service-connected disabilities not meeting the percentage requirements for a TDIU. From January 6, 2021, the issue was moot as the appellant received a 100% rating and SMC based on housebound status.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome is denied as he does not have a current diagnosis of the condition. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression, sleep apnea and bilateral knee disabilities have been reopened. The Board finds that more development is necessary prior to final adjudication of these claims.,The Veteran should be scheduled for a VA examination to determine the etiology of his claimed acquired psychiatric disorder to include depression disability.

The Veteran's DMII and hypertension were granted service connection due to in-service herbicide agent exposure.,Her glaucoma, sleep apnea, lung condition (including COPD and asthma), GERD, breast cancer, IBS, endocrinopathy, hypothyroidism, tinnitus, blood clots, heart condition, and bilateral hearing loss were all remanded for further development due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea originated in service and is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his back disability have been denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to May 9, 2023 and 40 percent after that date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a VA examination to determine if his left knee disability and sleep apnea are related to service, including examining whether these conditions were aggravated by additional periods of active service.

The Board has granted service connection for insomnia as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and spondylosis, as well as obstructive sleep apnea, both of which are deemed to have originated during active service.

The Veteran's appeal for high blood pressure was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to promulgation of a decision. The appeals for sleep apnea, respiratory disability, psychiatric disability, left knee disability, right knee disability, back disability, and shin splints are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The claims for a higher rating for headache disability and service connection for sleep apnea are remanded due to new evidence received, as well as other procedural issues.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected persistent depressive disorder with anxious distress, finding that the OSA is proximately due to or aggravated by this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected PTSD and MDD, is remanded. The Board finds that the VA opinion obtained was inadequate and requires a new one from a qualified VA physician. Additionally, due to the enactment of the PACT Act, a TERA medical opinion must also be obtained assessing whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to exposure to burn pit and other toxins (BPOT) during service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a cardiac disability, both claimed as secondary to sinusitis. The decision is based on the lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or service-connected sinusitis.

The Board denied service connection for fatty liver, right eye macular degeneration with cataracts, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), rosacea, and malignant melanoma. The Veteran's conditions are presumed to be related to exposure to contaminants at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.