Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the record, and a new VA examination is needed.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for left knee disability prior to March 1, 2017. The Veteran's claim for service connection was not granted as the evidence did not support a finding that his sleep apnea was related to any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation with pacemaker, finding that these conditions are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and coronary artery disease, respectively.

The Board has granted service connection for migraine headaches and remanded the issues of obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder (including low back pain, lumbosacral strain and intervertebral disc syndrome), and hypothyroidism.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for back condition and residuals of asbestos exposure have been granted. The claims for left knee condition, residuals of asbestos exposure, dermatitis, and sleep apnea are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine disability, deviated nasal septum, and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete service records and lack of medical opinions addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right-hand tremors were denied in December 2005. The effective date of the grants of service connection is August 25, 2010.

The Veteran is entitled to the maximum Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) benefits due to his discharge from active duty due to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease but has remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for narcolepsy and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not present in service or until many years after service, and is not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disability. Therefore, the claim for service connection is denied.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right thumb condition, sleep apnea, and diabetes are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a deviated septum and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as they are inextricably intertwined. The Veteran's claim is being remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of his deviated septum during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a right knee disability have been reopened. However, the preponderance of evidence does not support these claims.,Service connection was denied for an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) due to lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hip condition, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus due to potential issues with causation and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's OSA and bilateral shoulder disabilities are granted as they were caused by his service-connected acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Board has granted service connection for asthma but remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to asthma due to incomplete examination and treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine with lumbosacral strain is remanded due to insufficient evidence from the previous VA examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to obtain the Veteran's VA treatment records and his VR&E files, as these documents are relevant to the issues on appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not caused by an event, injury or illness during active service and is not proximately due to, the result of or permanently made worse beyond its natural progression by his service-connected PTSD or related gunshot residuals. Therefore, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim of service connection for a left hand disability due to her withdrawal at the hearing. The other issues are remanded.