Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD due to insufficient rationale in the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a respiratory condition, including sinusitis. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for retinitis pigmentosa with deuteranomaly was reopened and granted. The claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cellulitis of the bilateral feet were dismissed.

The appeal for service connection of bronchitis is dismissed. The appeals for PTSD, left knee strain, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for further development regarding the Veteran's service connection claims, specifically focusing on the etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea and whether it is secondary to his PTSD.

The Board has decided service connection for tinnitus and sleep apnea, but remanded the case for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, as variously diagnosed (PTSD and unspecified depressive disorder with PTSD symptoms), and a sleep disorder. The issues of service connection for these conditions have been resolved in the Veteran's favor.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and disability ratings due to new evidence received after the last statement of the case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain and for a TDIU effective date prior to June 21, 2016. The claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for arthritis in the left knee, arthritis in the right knee, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, and peripheral neuropathy of the right foot due to the appellant's withdrawal of these appeals. The appeal for an increased rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is dismissed as it was withdrawn by the appellant.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, sinusitis, and residuals of tonsillectomy, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his active military service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and eczema due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during active duty.

The Board dismissed the appeals as to all issues related to service connection due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not secondary to his service-connected PTSD, and thus denied service connection. The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) has ordered a remand due to insufficient opinion regarding whether sleep apnea was aggravated by PTSD or if it is an undiagnosed illness.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for effective dates and service connection due to issues related to Usher Syndrome, hearing impairment with vertigo, retinitis pigmentosa, and SMC based on loss of use of vision and hearing. The Veteran is seeking clarification on whether a separate rating for Usher Syndrome should be granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and urinary incontinence to obtain additional VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions, which are currently pending.

Service connection for osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine is granted, while service connection for a right knee disability is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate opinions and new evidence, including a possible link between his cervical spine disability and service-connected lumbosacral strain.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding functional loss and lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran needs a new VA examination to address these issues.

The Board has denied service connection for a back disability and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral eye condition and special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance.,Further development is needed to determine if any diagnosed disabilities had onset during, or were otherwise caused by, active service.