Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for her service-connected lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and scoliosis is being remanded due to the need for additional development of evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and hypertension disabilities for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions. The Veteran's representative submitted additional articles that were not considered in previous VA opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected type II diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was found to have started during his military service, and the Board granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral degenerative disc and joint disease.

The Board has granted service connection for a kidney condition secondary to diabetes mellitus, type II. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea, lung condition (claimed as ischemic heart disease), and hypertension due to herbicide exposure are remanded.

The Board has denied a compensable rating for GERD and remanded the issue of increasing the rating for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient medical evidence establishing a baseline level of severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and MDD. The RO must attempt to corroborate the Veteran’s in-service stressors and schedule a psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any current psychiatric disorders found.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal because his timely substantive appeal was not received within 60 days of the October 16, 2019 Statement of the Case.

The Board has determined that there are errors in the decision and has ordered a remand to address the Veteran's exposure to asbestos during service, as well as his relationship between sleep apnea and his headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his degenerative joint disease/degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine was denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating available based on symptomatology that includes limitation of motion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his in-service complaints and current disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and tinnitus. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether OSA is causally related to active service or if not, whether it was due to or aggravated by PTSD. Additionally, the impact of obesity as a result of service-connected disabilities on OSA is also requested.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed it.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service. The VA needs to provide an addendum opinion addressing this issue.

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The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and heart condition. The case is being remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran’s heart condition is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment, as he has the education, skills, work history, and vocational training to perform a wide variety of suitable work.