Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional examinations and opinions are needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, as well as his claim for an initial compensable rating for allergic rhinitis. The issues of entitlement to service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the conditions in question.

The Veteran's respiratory disability, including allergic rhinitis and sinusitis, is not service-connected.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of asthma or any other respiratory condition that can be linked to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including nosebleeds, neck disorder, allergies, asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis C, bilateral knee disorder, and a psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD), finding no new and relevant evidence to reopen any of these claims.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for obstructive sleep apnea with asthma was denied. The current rating of 50 percent is deemed adequate as the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 6602 and 6847.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for erectile dysfunction and sleep apnea are remanded due to a failure to provide appropriate VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran has a lung condition, including obstructive sleep apnea and dyspnea as well as symptoms such as fatigue, chest discomfort, and lightheadedness. The examiner must also opine whether any diagnosed condition is related to service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have started during his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral back strain, traumatic brain injury, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated by active service.

The Board has granted service connection for malignant fibrous histiocytoma and osteosarcoma of the left lower extremity, finding that exposure to environmental hazards during service caused or aggravated these conditions. The decision is based on evidence showing significant treatment with residuals and exposure to hazardous environments.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service or a service-connected condition. The Veteran needs to provide additional medical evidence and possibly a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, radiculopathy of the left lower extremity, and neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been denied. The Board found no new evidence to reopen the previously denied claims for these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following gainful employment, warranting a TDIU. The claims for increased evaluations of his shoulder and ankle disabilities are remanded due to the lack of recent medical examinations. Service connection for tinnitus, arthritis of the right ankle, left knee, and lower back is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no medical evidence linking his current condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development and examination to address service connection claims for sleep apnea, bilateral knee disability, IBS, bilateral lower extremity sciatica, and hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he did not properly file a Notice of Disagreement (NOD) on the provided form within one year of receiving the October 2018 rating decision.

The Board has determined that new evidence, submitted after the prior final denial in December 2014, warrants readjudication of the claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The Veteran's contention is supported by a private medical nexus opinion and a VA sleep apnea examination conducted in May 2018.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting both lower extremities, have resulted in loss of use of his legs for the purposes of eligibility for specially adapted housing. Additionally, he is eligible for financial assistance for an automobile and adaptive equipment due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and disability manifested by dizziness are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Veteran's PTSD, allergic rhinitis, obstructive sleep apnea, bladder cancer, prostate hypertrophy, and calculus of the left ureter are all remanded for further development.,Additional medical opinions are needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's service-connected conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, which is related to service exposure. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his current sleep apnea diagnosis is at least as likely as not related to in-service injuries or events.