Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board is remanding the remaining claims due to lack of a final decision and need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU since October 29, 2018, but the claim for TDIU prior to that date is denied. The decision also denies entitlement to a TDIU prior to October 29, 2018.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome, as well as his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for lumbosacral spine strain and PTSD were denied. The rating for lumbosacral spine strain remains at 20%, while the rating for PTSD is maintained at 70%. Both conditions are rated based on their direct service connection.

The Veteran's claims for left arm injury, residuals of right hand fracture, degenerative arthritis of the left hand, TBI, type II diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), bilateral eye disability and cataracts, hypertension, left foot disability, right foot disability, obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and acquired psychiatric disability have all been denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for these conditions are not supported by the evidence of record.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for VR&E benefits as he is successfully pursuing a Juris Doctor degree and has transferable skills that make him suitable for employment.

The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The appeal to determine if the OSA is secondary to service-connected PTSD is remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened. The Board finds new and material evidence to support the reopening of his claim, but remands for further examination and opinion regarding the etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea claimed as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, finding that there is no medical evidence linking the sleep apnea to his military service or his service-connected condition.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder and intervertebral disc syndrome.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left shoulder degenerative joint disease, headaches, and sleep apnea have been granted. His right knee instability has also been granted a rating of 30 percent. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings on his left ankle strain and degenerative joint disease as well as his right ankle strain are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, right knee chondromalacia of the patella, and sleep apnea (also claimed as sleep disorder, jerking and restlessness) is remanded.,An effective date earlier than September 26, 2011 for the grant of service connection for PTSD is dismissed.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbosacral strain prior to November 20, 2013 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral strain after November 20, 2013 is denied.,The Veteran's claim for total disability based on individual unemployability is granted.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of cirrhosis of the liver, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, and sleep apnea due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, increased rating claims, and other matters due to inadequate findings in previous VA examination reports. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or undergo further examinations as directed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a direct in-service injury or disease and insufficient medical opinion to establish a nexus between his current condition and active duty.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or association with military service.,For radiculopathy, an increased rating to 40% was granted effective December 30, 2016, but no earlier.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not originate during his military service and is unrelated to any in-service injury, event, or disease. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during service.

The Veteran's asthma, right maxillary cyst with sinusitis, and sleep apnea are all found to be related to his service. The Board granted the claims for these conditions.