Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected generalized anxiety disorder with panic attacks, insomnia disorder and persistent depressive disorder. The decision is based on evidence showing that the weight gain and obesity resulting from the service-connected mental health conditions are substantial factors in causing the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection due to the law prohibiting payment of benefits before the first day of the month following the month in which the award became effective.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and service connection, as well as his claim of entitlement to a waiver of recoupment of separation pay. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations and all available VA treatment records must be associated with his claims file.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including considering environmental exposures in Southwest Asia. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of multiple conditions was denied. The Board is remanding the case to develop and adjudicate his claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding no evidence of a current disability related to service or service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is found to have aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which has been granted as secondary to the service-connected PTSD. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea as it is not shown to be causally or etiologically related to any disease, injury, or incident during service.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals regarding service connection and rating issues, including those related to sleep apnea, headaches, seasonal allergic rhinitis, lumbar strain, neuropathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), TDIU, and DEA. The appeal is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to an issue with the delivery of a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is not yet properly before the Board.

The appeal with respect to entitlement to a TDIU prior to March 1, 2018 is dismissed. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient reasoning in a previous medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, and GERD due to inadequate examination reports. The claims will be reviewed with additional medical inquiry.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of TBI, initial compensable evaluation for anxiety disorder prior to March 2, 2011, and an evaluation of 30 percent for anxiety disorder beginning March 2, 2011 are denied. The claim for a higher initial evaluation for lumbosacral strain is also denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and diabetes mellitus, type II are granted service connection. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis (claimed as lower lumbar condition), right foot condition, and left foot condition is denied.,Service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II is granted. Service connection for tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis (claimed as lower lumbar condition), right foot condition, and left foot condition is denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during service and is therefore granted service connection.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as it was shown to be related to service. The Veteran's tinnitus is also granted, with the opinion that it began during active service.,Service connection for left knee tendonitis and obstructive sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD) are denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it did not have its onset during service or be otherwise causally related to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, right hip synovitis, meralgia paresthetica of the lower extremities, degenerative arthritis with spondylosis of the lumbar spine, and chronic headaches have been granted. The claim for service connection for hearing loss has been denied. The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, alcohol use disorder, and major depression have been denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, a respiratory disability, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome due to their relationship with undiagnosed illnesses. The Veteran needs additional examinations to determine if he has current disabilities related to these conditions.