Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine disability, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.,Service connection is denied for hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and lumbar spine disability.

Service connection granted for sinusitis. Effective date prior to February 19, 2014.,Service connection denied for left and right shin splints. Effective dates prior to February 19, 2014.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied due to lack of evidence linking the current disabilities to his active duty service.,Service connection was granted for tinnitus, effective March 30, 2015.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for stomach acid disorder (GERD) and sleep apnea, finding that there is no competent evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an increased evaluation for posttraumatic stress disorder. The decision found that there was no evidence to support a direct relationship between the conditions and the Veteran's military service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no current disability or evidence of an in-service injury, event, or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD and chronic fatigue syndrome due to Gulf War service. Service connection for fibromyalgia was granted but is no longer on appeal.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his lumbosacral spine, left knee, right knee, and traumatic arthritis disabilities have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his claim for TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if sleep apnea is related to service or any incident thereof, and whether it is proximately due to or the result of service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding that the Veteran's condition is proximately due to or aggravated by his PTSD.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral disorder, finding that his current condition is related to his military service and not due to intercurrent causes.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance was granted, effective March 22, 2019. The evidence showed that the Veteran needed help with most activities of daily living due to his service-connected mental health conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a healed open dislocation of the left fifth digit at the PIP joint, a scar on the left hand, and right and left shoulder disabilities are denied as there is no evidence of in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.,Service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss was also denied.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and medical opinions are needed to properly assess the Veteran's claims for service connection due to errors in duty to assist prior to the January and February 2017 rating decisions.

The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error in obtaining an adequate VA examination and considering submitted statements. The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including depression, anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea, hemorrhoids, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a lumbar spine condition, bilateral knee joint pain, bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy and allergic rhinitis.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbar spine disability and sleep apnea, finding no evidence of in-service injury or diagnosis that would support these claims.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea may have been incurred during service, but needs further examination to confirm this.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including bilateral arm, shoulder, hip, knee, neck, and sleep apnea, are not service-connected.