Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, both secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type II. The Board requested a VA examination to determine if these conditions are related to service or specifically to herbicide exposure.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for sleep apnea and initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for left and right vagus nerve dysfunction.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was not enough evidence to support a link between his current condition and military service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand tendonitis and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DMII) to include Metabolic Syndrome are both denied. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claim. The evidence submitted since the March 2017 rating decision did not relate to an unestablished fact necessary to substantiate the claim of sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service or aggravated by his service-connected sino-bronchial asthma syndrome. The VA must obtain an addendum opinion from a physician and ensure all relevant records are obtained.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his back disability was denied. From October 26, 2006, he received a 20 percent rating for right lower extremity radiculopathy and another 20 percent rating for left lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical opinions and requests for additional records. The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is being reviewed again, including a new examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hip condition, right hip condition, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, bronchiectasis (also claimed as bronchitis), and asthma have been remanded due to the need for a VA examination. The claims are currently pending with the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep disorders and a neck disability due to insufficient opinions regarding their etiology. The TDIU claim is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the other issues.

The Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, and headaches due to PTSD are denied.,Obstructive sleep apnea is not considered secondary to PTSD. The examiner found that obesity causes sleep apnea rather than PTSD.,Hypertension was also not considered secondary to PTSD. The examiner noted multiple risk factors for hypertension including age, family history, and obesity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and the need for further development.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on three issues (sleep apnea, coronary artery disease, and hypertension) has been dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD should be remanded due to insufficient medical opinions and need for further examination.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to herbicides while stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama. The Veteran is requested to provide details on his alleged exposure and further development is needed.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, seizure disorder, and TDIU have been dismissed. The appeal regarding the extension of a temporary total disability rating based on convalescence has also been dismissed. The remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.