Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of sleep apnea has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right knee patellofemoral syndrome with arthritis and eligibility for financial assistance for automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment, or for adaptive equipment only. The appeal for service connection for a right ankle disability (including fracture residuals) secondary to right knee patellofemoral syndrome with arthritis and sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was not enough evidence to show it was incurred in or due to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder was granted. The claims for tinea pedis, respiratory disability (including chronic bronchitis, COPD, and other respiratory pathology related to pulmonary eosinophilic granulomatosis and obstructive sleep apnea), foot disability other than tinea pedis, upper extremity diabetic neuropathy, and right knee disability are still pending and need further examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disability, to include as secondary to PTSD, should be remanded due to new evidence received since the last Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, diabetes mellitus, type II, and right shoulder disability have been granted.,Service connection has also been established for left knee disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, GERD and migraine headaches as secondary to PTSD due to a new theory of entitlement raised by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides during his time at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base. The VA is instructed to verify the Veteran’s reports of alleged exposure and provide additional records as needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a stroke, as well as his claim for TDIU due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.,Specifically, the Board requested an addendum opinion on the etiology of the Veteran’s sleep apnea, addressing whether it is at least as likely as not caused or aggravated by any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The cases of right fifth finger fracture residuals and a right great toe disability are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. Service connection for restless leg syndrome is also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including obtaining private treatment records and medical opinions.

The Veteran's respiratory disabilities, including asthma and COPD, are granted as service-connected.,OSA is granted as secondary to the service-connected asthma.,Bilateral hearing loss disability is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee disability, OSA, and skin cancer are service-connected. However, due to insufficient evidence regarding the cause or aggravation of these conditions by a service-connected condition, additional development is required.

The Board has remanded the claims for headaches, obstructive sleep apnea, acquired psychiatric disability (including PTSD with sleep disorder), degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, and a nerve disability due to additional development being required.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to issues related to his psychiatric disorder, ACoA aneurysm status post craniotomy, cognitive deficits and dementia, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional in-service records and provide medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and endometriosis due to outstanding VA treatment records, potential SSA records, and a need for clarification from the November 2019 VA examiner regarding the aggravation of preexisting conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and ptosis is remanded.,The Veteran's request for a higher rating for her service-connected eye disability (headaches) is also remanded.,The Board has granted service connection for ptosis on a secondary basis to the service-connected conjunctivitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea have been granted. The issue of a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD has also been addressed, with the Veteran receiving a full grant of his reduction request. However, the TDIU claim remains pending as additional evidence was added to the file.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA, finding that there is no medical evidence linking his current OSA to his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as having had its onset during his military service.