Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for extra-schedular ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the assigned schedular criteria adequately described his disability picture, with no interference with employment or frequent hospitalization.

The Veteran's increased rating claim for his service-connected lumbosacral spine with invertebral disc syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records and a review of the September 2019 VA examination.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not establish that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The Board found new and material evidence to reopen the previously denied claims, with the benefit of doubt given in favor of the Veteran regarding his current disabilities.

The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a sleep disorder, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for obstructive sleep apnea due to a lack of a medical nexus opinion, and thus requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran had symptoms of OSA in service and if these represent the onset of later diagnosed OSA.

The Veteran was granted service connection for dizziness as secondary to medication taken for his service-connected degenerative disc disease.,An effective date of August 1, 2013, is assigned for the increased rating of 20 percent for left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy.

The Veteran has withdrawn his claims for an increased rating for the right ankle disorder and service connection for sleep apnea.

The Veteran's application to reopen the claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder was denied as no new and material evidence had been received.,Service connection for sleep apnea was denied because there is no evidence of an in-service injury or a nexus between current sleep apnea and service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, as the evidence shows that symptoms of sleep apnea began during active service and have continued since then.

The Board has determined that more development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea and a right knee disability. The claims are being remanded to allow for further examination and analysis.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current disability is related to his active duty service and resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the cases due to incomplete records and need for further examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection are not decided at this time.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that new and material evidence was received since the last denial in March 2013. The decision is based on the Veteran's testimony and his spouse's statement regarding symptoms during active duty.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea (claimed as sleep disturbance) are remanded due to incomplete consideration of the issues, including a lack of an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of his currently diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is also remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and a skin disorder due to new evidence submitted since the final denial of these claims. However, the claim for sleep apnea remains denied as it is not related to active service or service-connected PTSD.,The claim for a skin disorder was remanded by the Board.

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

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional examinations and development to address the issues of service connection for tinnitus, bilateral foot condition, headaches, dermatitis, and a claimed sinusitis. The Veteran will be provided with VA medical examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to his military service.