Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's initial rating for left knee degenerative arthritis is denied, and his claims of service connection for a back disorder and sleep apnea are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that symptoms began during service and have persisted since then. The decision is based on evidence showing a nexus between in-service symptoms and the current diagnosis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his in-service service or a service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a low back disability to allow for further development, including an additional VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus Type II.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have begun during his active duty service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it became manifest during active duty and is related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and PTSD have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran’s representative prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records are needed for the remaining claims, and a new VA medical opinion is required to address whether preexisting scoliosis was aggravated by service.

The Veteran's type II diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea are granted service connection due to exposure to herbicides during service. Service connection for a psychiatric disorder, other than Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), is also granted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of his hypertension, erectile disorder, gastrointestinal disability, COPD, skin disability, and sleep apnea. The VA examiner will be asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected coronary artery disease, chronic kidney disease, type II diabetes mellitus, or other relevant conditions.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability due to service-connected lumbosacral strain with spondylosis for further development, including an addendum VA medical opinion regarding the Veteran's ability to perform sedentary work.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was caused by the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee degenerative arthritis.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various disabilities, including diabetes mellitus, heart disability, peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, liver disease, low back disability, and sleep apnea, all claimed as secondary to service-connected encephalitis. The remand requires additional medical opinions addressing whether these conditions were aggravated by or caused by the service-connected encephalitis.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for hypertension, lumbosacral strain, and adjustment disorder with anxious and depressed mood as there was no evidence showing that his conditions warranted a higher rating under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus, finding that there is no evidence linking his current tinnitus to active service. The Board also denied a higher initial rating for his lumbosacral spine disability, stating that the symptoms do not warrant an increase in the currently assigned 10 percent rating.,The Veteran's exposure to hazardous noise during service was noted, but this did not result in hearing damage or tinnitus. His current tinnitus is considered normal and within expected limits.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Service connection for Erectile Dysfunction is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been added to the record since the last final denial, allowing for a readjudication of the claim. The Veteran's sleep apnea may now be considered in relation to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder, diagnosed as asthma, is granted service connection due to exposure to environmental hazards (burn pits). The issues of service connection for headaches, bilateral foot disability, obstructive sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction, and hypogonadism are remanded.