Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current disability first manifested during his active duty military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened and is being remanded.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of generalized anxiety disorder is denied.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of left lower extremity sciatica is denied.,The reduction in disability rating for ischemic heart disease from 60 to 30 percent was proper and remains valid.,A compensable disability rating for COPD prior to July 19, 2018 is denied. A 10% disability rating for COPD from July 19, 2018 is granted.,An effective date earlier than January 6, 2015 for the evaluation of hypertension is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, resolving all doubts in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability, and the Board denies service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's skin disability and sleep apnea claims are remanded for further development, including VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and a lumbosacral or cervical strain, claiming as back soreness. The Veteran did not meet the threshold requirements for hearing loss under VA regulations and there was no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded several claims due to the need for additional medical opinions and records. The issues include service connection for various conditions, with particular focus on neuropathy and hip conditions.

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

Your appeal for service connection for sleep apnea has been dismissed because you opted into the Appeals Modernization Act system, which means your claim is now under a different review process.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for migraine headaches, hypertension, and sleep apnea due to new evidence received since the last decision.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for hypertension, OSA, an acquired psychiatric disorder to include PTSD, and a disability manifested by fatigue due to incomplete records and need for further medical opinions.

The Veteran's ADHD, back condition, and left lower extremity radiculopathy have been granted service connection. The rating for the back condition has been increased to 40 percent, effective February 10, 2015.

The Board denied service connection for dental disability, obstructive sleep apnea, prostate disorder, hypertension (HTN), and migraine disorder. The Veteran did not have these conditions during active duty or within one year of separation from active duty. There is no evidence linking any of these disabilities to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a cholecystectomy and obstructive sleep apnea. The referral claim regarding coronary artery disease and hypertension due to herbicide exposure is also referred back to the AOJ.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his ability to dress himself, keep himself clean, feed himself, attend to personal needs, and protect himself from daily hazards.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has partially vacated the December 2018 decision, addressing service connection for schizophrenia and headaches. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied as it cannot be granted on a secondary basis due to denial of service connection for schizophrenia.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to April 11, 2019 for lumbosacral DDD and a rating in excess of 20 percent since April 11, 2019 for lumbosacral DDD.

The Board has denied service connection for a heart disorder and sleep apnea, finding that the conditions preexisted service or were not incurred during service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disability (to include PTSD).,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions.