Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his current disorder and active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for lumbar strain with scoliosis, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease, and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions. The Veteran was unable to complete range of motion testing during a previous VA examination because he was in too much pain.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found no evidence of a link between the claimed conditions and his military service.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a traumatic brain injury and evaluation of cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine, previously rated as neck strain. The Veteran's claim is based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, heart disorder, PTSD with TBI, gout of the right great toe, and chest pain due to potential overlap in symptoms and need for further medical examination.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during active service and resolving all reasonable doubt in his favor.

The Board has decided that a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea began during service or is related to an incident of service. The decision does not address any other aspects of the claim.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain medical records and clarify certain aspects of his claims. The specific issues are related to erectile dysfunction, headaches and migraines, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for a new examination that addresses functional loss during flare-ups and additional limitations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is denied as the evidence does not support a finding that OSA was incurred in or caused by active service, including as secondary to service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).,The Veteran's claim for a compensable initial disability rating for hemorrhoids is denied due to lack of evidence showing large or thrombotic hemorrhoids, irreducible, with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrences, persistent bleeding, or fissures.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claim for TBI remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected diabetes, and thus grants service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Board has denied service connection for dyspnea with wheezing, including as due to undiagnosed illness. The Veteran's claims of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgia and myositis, diverticulitis, rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and sinus tachycardia are remanded.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, and obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of these conditions. The AOJ is instructed to verify the Veteran's claimed in-service stressors, schedule him for a VA examination to determine if he meets the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disability using DSM-V criteria, and provide an opinion on whether his sleep apnea is related to service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate VA opinions and failure to comply with previous remand directives.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination and lack of medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his active service. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his sleep apnea, which was diagnosed after discharge.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar and thoracic spine disabilities have been remanded due to insufficient evidence.,An effective date of February 1, 2016, has been granted for the left foot disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including obtaining a clarifying VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a VA examination to determine if it is related to his military service, service-connected musculoskeletal conditions, or burn pit exposure.