Sleep apnea Board decisions

The appeal is denied as the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions were not timely filed, and the issues are dismissed or denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, specifically related to flare-ups and range of motion.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations provided to the Veteran are inadequate and remands several issues for further development, including a new examination for hypothyroidism and cardiac arrhythmia. The claims for service connection for left shoulder disability, hypoglycemic seizures, lumbar strain, left knee disability, right knee disability, mitral valve prolapse, and sleep apnea are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of current OSA diagnosis, but acknowledges the Veteran's in-service surgery and his wife's testimony about ongoing symptoms. The case is sent back for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's OSA is related to service.

The Veteran's OSA was granted service connection as secondary to his PTSD.,His right and left ankle disabilities were denied due to lack of evidence linking them to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted with an effective date of September 23, 2016. The decision is based on new and material evidence submitted after a previous final denial.

The claims for a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation and degenerative arthritis, a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD, and TDIU have been dismissed due to the absence of an adequate substantive appeal.,The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine its etiology.

The Board has remanded the cases of sleep apnea and gastroesophageal disorder for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, specifically whether it is caused by or related to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, cervical spine disability, and right ankle disability due to inadequate opinions regarding secondary service connection. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions on a secondary basis.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea but denied service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding whether sleep apnea is related to service or aggravated by PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection remains pending.

The Veteran's claims for fibromyalgia, COPD, rosacea, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for sinusitis have been dismissed. The claim to reopen service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted.,PTSD was granted at a 70 percent rating from November 3, 2011 through April 14, 2014. A remand is required to determine if the Veteran should receive a higher rating of 70 percent for PTSD from April 15, 2014 to October 30, 2016.,A remand is also required to address whether the Veteran should be granted a TDIU prior to March 4, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his respiratory, sleep apnea, hearing loss, and tinnitus conditions. The claims are being reviewed in light of new evidence or further examination.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be caused by his service-connected depressive disorder.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran’s tinnitus to active duty service or any other condition. The claim for tinnitus is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, as it is not related to his service-connected nasal disorders or any other in-service injury.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during his active service and have continued since then. The decision is based on credible lay evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea and related sleep disturbances, is secondary to her service-connected right shoulder disability.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient evidence or conflicting reports of symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for PTSD, an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for OSA, and a temporary total evaluation for a service-connected disability requiring convalescence has been dismissed.,An initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher, for major depressive disorder with anxious distress (depression) is granted. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted.