Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss was dismissed as he withdrew the claim. The claims of service connection for sleep apnea, TMJ disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, and right knee disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic headaches, chronic kidney stones, a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), and OSA have all been denied. The Board found that there is no evidence to support the Veteran’s assertions of in-service onset or relationship to service.,There was no current diagnosis of these conditions at any time during the pendency of the claims.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of an increased rating for residuals of a pilonidal cyst.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities. The decision is based on evidence showing that obesity, which led to the Veteran's sleep apnea, was caused by his service-connected knee disabilities.

The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed for the Veteran's service-connected left knee and lumbosacral spine conditions due to inadequate previous evaluations. The Veteran will be scheduled for a VA examination to assess the current severity of his disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were dismissed due to the death of the appellant. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate these appeals as they have become moot.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, as the evidence supports a finding that his symptoms began during service and are related to his current condition.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea. The claims for hiatal hernia, GERD, and IBS are remanded due to insufficient evidence addressing direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as depression) have been reopened, and the appeal is granted to this extent only. The cases are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it was not caused or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected pleural plaques and bilateral knee disabilities, including obesity. The OSA neither had its onset in nor is otherwise directly related to his active duty service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a causal relationship between his in-service experiences and his current condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking his current diagnosis to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug dependence.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's TBI residuals are not rated higher than noncompensable (30%),PTSD prior to April 11, 2019 is denied a rating in excess of 30%,PTSD with TBI from April 11, 2019 is granted at 70%

The Board has granted service connection for a nasal fracture (claimed as broken nose) and remanded the issue of secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has found that the VA examinations and opinions provided are inadequate, particularly regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's lumbosacral spine, left knee, right knee, and eye disabilities. The claims for these conditions are therefore remanded to allow for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The decision is based on an inadequate VA examination and the need for a new opinion from an appropriately qualified clinician.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have precluded him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU benefits.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and effective dates have been granted. Service connection was established for radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, right lower extremity on January 29, 2013, with an effective date of that day.