Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder and panic disorder with agoraphobia. The Veteran is also awarded a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for acid reflux, cervical spine disorder, upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, shoulder disorder, knee disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied as new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen these previously denied claims.,Service connection for costochondritis was also denied due to lack of a nexus between the condition and active service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a bilateral foot disorder, finding that there is no evidence of such conditions during service or related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, as well as his earlier effective dates for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities and scars on the right scapula are remanded. Additionally, he is seeking increased ratings for his diabetic peripheral neuropathy conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability and that any impairment of sleep is related to his psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression), and low back disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent prior to July 28, 2011 and in excess of 40 percent thereafter. The left knee disability remains under appeal. TDIU and SMC based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound are also pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and insufficient analysis of certain issues. The Veteran's complete service treatment records, specifically his Reserve service treatment records and active duty period from October 2007 to January 2009, need to be obtained.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded for further evaluation and potential service connection.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including examinations to address his claimed conditions and their relationship to service. The claims are being remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining VA medical opinions on the causes of the Veteran's restless leg syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, but the issue of service connection for a back disability is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The temporary total rating claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected low back arthritis and major depressive disorder. The Veteran does not have a diagnosis of PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with arthropathy, stenosis, DDD, IVDS, and right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), both of which the Veteran contends began in service.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted service connection effective from November 21, 2008. His insomnia and OSA were denied, and his acid reflux condition received an increased rating to 30% prior to December 6, 2014, and to 20% thereafter.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a private hospital from April 7, 2014, through April 11, 2014, are denied as VA facilities were feasibly available and an attempt to use them beforehand would have been reasonable.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its etiology, including whether it is secondary or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disorder.