Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's hypertension, chronic bronchitis, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, colonic polyps, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypothyroidism, sleep apnea, dermatophytosis of toe nails, and tinea pedis are being remanded for further development as they may be related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for OSA, which is secondary to his service-connected CAD and acquired psychiatric disorder, has been granted. The claims for other conditions have been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, as secondary to a service-connected anxiety disorder and cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), has been denied.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran did not have a current disability during service and there is no evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional evidence and clarification of medical records. The Veteran's claims are not granted as there is no credible evidence linking his current conditions to service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral flatfeet.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and fibromyalgia (as secondary to sleep apnea), finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a relationship between these conditions and active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including COPD, tinnitus, bilateral hearing loss, gall bladder removal complications, inguinal hernia, left and right knee conditions, rotator cuff tears, and sleep apnea. The case must be returned to VA for further action.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and tinnitus have been denied as new and material evidence has not been received to reopen the claims.,Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea due to lack of in-service complaints or treatment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for reactive airway disease, seizure disorder, sleep apnea, and headaches due to a lack of medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to his active duty service or pre-existing conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for a sleep disability, including hypersomnolence and obstructive sleep apnea, based on evidence showing symptoms during active service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is granted as service connected, with the Board finding that it first manifested during active service and was resolved due to weight loss before reoccurring upon in-service weight gain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted. Prostate cancer and sleep apnea are now considered due to exposure to herbicides, while degenerative joint and disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity are all found to be related to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and his TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's OSA with residuals of right pleuritis and right basal pneumonia with COPD is granted a 50 percent evaluation from February 22, 2010. The TDIU claim is also granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals of several service connection claims and denied requests for earlier effective dates. The Veteran's claims were not supported by a proper substantive appeal.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea secondary to PTSD is granted.,Service connection for sciatica of the left lower extremity and sciatica of the right lower extremity, both secondary to a service-connected lower back disability, are also granted.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension was denied. The effective date for the grant of a 30 percent evaluation for migraine headaches is April 4, 2017.,The Veteran's petition to reopen claims of entitlement to service connection for heart disease was denied. The effective date for the grant of a 30 percent evaluation for heart disease remains April 4, 2017.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for right hip arthritis has been reopened and granted.,Service connection is also granted for sleep apnea.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea as the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of this condition.