Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service and is unrelated to his service-connected diabetes mellitus and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding whether sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, claimed as secondary to his PTSD, was denied. His request for an increased rating for PTSD and a TDIU was also denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain addendum opinions from a VA examiner regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed obstructive sleep apnea and nail fungus on fingernails and toes. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, but the evidence does not support such claims.

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

The Veteran's appeals for various conditions and ratings have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals. Service connection has been granted for PTSD with a rating of 70 percent effective April 22, 2013.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea arose in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date prior to February 20, 2013 for service-connected obstructive sleep apnea associated with sinusitis. The effective date remains at February 20, 2013.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss and remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea. Service connection is granted for bilateral hearing loss due to in-service noise exposure, but the claim for sleep apnea remains pending as additional development is needed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service. The decision was based on a VA examination which concluded that the Veteran’s sleep apnea is more likely due to alcohol abuse rather than in-service events.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete records and failure to follow instructions in a previous remand.

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

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding it at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and MDD. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to lack of a nexus opinion.

The Veteran's throat cysts are granted as service-connected due to exposure to PM and burn pits in service.,The Veteran's asthma appeal is dismissed, with an effective date of January 30, 2015.

The Veteran's appeals for initial increased ratings for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been dismissed. The appeal seeking service connection for a right knee condition, a right ankle condition, and an initial rating higher than 10 percent for lumbosacral strain has been remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including a vocational rehabilitation evaluation that assesses the Veteran's current limitations and their effect on his ability to perform in his occupational field. The issue of entitlement to VR&E benefits is still pending.

The Board has ordered a remand for an addendum medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep disturbances related to her service-connected shoulder disability. The opinion should clarify whether these disturbances constitute a separate disability entity or are merely manifestations of the shoulder disability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations or evidence.,Specifically, the Veteran needs VA examinations for sinus issues, prostate issues, sleep apnea, acid reflux condition, acquired psychiatric disability (depression and/or anxiety), and gout.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of an opinion regarding whether it is related to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, coronary artery disease, or major depressive disorder. The case will be returned for further examination and consideration.