Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew her appeal before the Board could make a decision on any of the issues raised.

The Veteran's OSA was not present in service and there is no evidence showing it was caused by or related to his military service, including any sleep complaints. The Board found the medical evidence did not support a connection between the Veteran's current OSA and his active duty.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder, finding that there is at least a 50% probability that OSA was caused by PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous VA opinion regarding whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Veteran's lay statements and medical records indicate snoring and difficulty sleeping during service, which may have contributed to OSA. The Board requires additional development including obtaining treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether it is related to military service.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied, with the Board concluding there is not enough evidence to support a link between the condition and the Veteran's military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The underlying claim is remanded for further development, including obtaining a clinical opinion on whether his sleep apnea may be caused or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy associated with lumbosacral spine disease have been dismissed. The Board also granted TDIU from May 3, 2013, but remanded the issue of TDIU on an extraschedular basis prior to May 3, 2013.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for angina pectoris with CAD and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea. The decision also granted a higher rating for angina pectoris with CAD from March 17, 2015 to August 10, 2017.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed. The appeal regarding the cervical spine disability is still pending as new and material evidence has not been received. Appeals for OSA, right hip, and right shoulder disabilities are remanded due to lack of medical opinion linking these conditions to service or service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's request for a higher rating on his right knee disability and SMC based on aid and attendance is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his condition, including whether it is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for low back disorder, residuals of Lyme disease, and sleep apnea due to incomplete service treatment records. The VA must continue its efforts to obtain these records from appropriate repositories.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to his military service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's employment during the pendency of the appeal prevented a determination on his claim for TDIU prior to January 17, 2018. The Board denied the claim as he failed to provide necessary evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for further development and readjudication due to inconsistencies in the evidence and need for clarification of certain issues.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to procedural issues and the need for additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking a reduction in his disability rating, but the issue of whether his sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his strokes remains unresolved.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors, including a lack of records search for Agent Orange exposure in Korea and SSA disability benefits records.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and left knee disability due to duty-to-assist errors. A VA medical examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.