Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) secondary to service-connected sinusitis. Service connection was denied for chronic venous bilateral lower and upper insufficiency with lymphedema, as well as left plantar fasciitis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and secondary service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The initial rating for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has reopened the claim for sleep apnea due to new and material evidence, but has determined that further development is needed as a remand is required.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease with chronic lumbosacral strain prior to August 16, 2019 was denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease with chronic lumbosacral strain was also denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The claims for bilateral finger, hand numbness, shoulder, arm, and pes planus conditions are remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is service-connected, specifically questioning if it was caused or aggravated by an inservice viral meningitis episode or a history of 'hyperventilation illness' noted in his STRs.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea, left shoulder disability, and lumbar spine disability due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran's service connection claims are not related to a presumption or new evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected PTSD is granted. The claim for an increased rating for anal fissure with recurrent rectal bleeding prior to June 3, 2019 is remanded.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service, specifically his in-service nasal bone fracture and subsequent corrective surgery.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for elevated cholesterol was denied due to lack of a chronic disability. New evidence received since the denial does not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for fatigue and sleep apnea were reopened as new and material evidence has been submitted. However, the claims are still pending as the preponderance of the evidence is against finding a current disability or chronic condition associated with these conditions.,Service connection was not granted for fatigue due to lack of a diagnosed chronic condition. The Veteran's complaints of fatigue have been attributed to other conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to a lack of a VA examination and an unclear etiology.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, Type II. The Veteran's stomach condition other than IBS with diverticulitis and diverticulosis is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations. The issues include PFB, lumbar and cervical neck disabilities, OSA, hypertension, and pes planus.

The appeal to reopen claims for service connection of PTSD, OSA, and low back disability is granted.,The appeals to reopen claims for service connection of right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, anemia, tenosynovitis, and OSA are remanded. The claim to reopen service connection for a low back disability remains on appeal.,Service connection for hypertension is granted from the date last worked in November 2012.

The Board has remanded the claims for major depressive disorder and sleep apnea with asthma due to insufficient evidence or procedural issues. The Veteran's TDIU claim is denied.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hypertension, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether OSA was caused or aggravated by hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for sleep apnea as there is insufficient competent medical evidence in the record to make a decision on the claim. The Veteran needs to undergo a VA examination to determine if his sleep apnea was incurred or aggravated by his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, residuals of a cold injury of the hands, and bilateral foot disorders due to incomplete examination reports. The Veteran is presumed sound upon entry into service but his PFB was not aggravated by active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for low back, right knee, and right hip disabilities. The low back disability is related to in-service injury. The right knee disability is related to military service as it was aggravated by a pre-existing condition during service. The right hip disability is secondary to the right knee disability.