Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination for sleep apnea and an incomplete medical record. The Veteran's symptoms have been noted since service, but no formal diagnosis or etiology has been provided.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea/chronic sleep disturbance disability and herbicide exposure. The TDIU issue remains on appeal as it is intertwined with the service connection issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions on the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including as secondary to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and tinnitus has been granted. Hearing loss and sleep apnea are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected headache condition caused or aggravated his undiagnosed sleep apnea during active duty.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for mood disorder, sleep apnea, and insomnia due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran's current mood disorder is found to be related to service.

The Veteran's entitlement to service connection for constrictive bronchiolitis with interstitial lung disease is granted, effective from April 2016. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bilateral hips disorder are denied.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected patellofemoral syndrome/chondromalacia with degenerative joint disease of the left and right knees, as well as instability of the right knee, and low back disability were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected disabilities, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bronchial asthma with obstructive sleep apnea was denied as the evidence did not show that his conditions required daily use of systemic high dose corticosteroids or immuno-suppressive medications, and separate evaluations were not allowed under VA regulations.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea (OSA) is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran was not provided with an adequate examination, and thus this matter must be returned for further action.

The Board has remanded the claims for right knee disability, hallux valgus of the right big toe, GERD, respiratory disorder, chronic sleep disorder, and left shoulder disability due to a lack of service treatment records and inadequate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically whether it is related to service or caused by his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for lumbosacral spine disability and hypertension, as well as his claim for TDIU, have all been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 20 percent for these conditions.

The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for lower back pain, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeal for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD with inhalant use, opioid use, and alcohol use disorder. The Veteran's service connection claim for migraines was granted, while his claim for sleep apnea was denied.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and bilateral patellofemoral syndrome are found to have caused his current obstructive sleep apnea, which is granted as secondary to these conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of secondary service connection for sleep apnea due to an inadequate opinion and new evidence submitted by the Veteran.