Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vertigo and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, nor any causal relationship to service.,The Board found that the Veteran's vertigo did not start in service or due to his service-connected PTSD medications. The sleep apnea claim was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine was denied, and his claim for service connection for sleep apnea was also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he filed a Notice of Disagreement while the Higher-Level review of his April 2019 rating decision was still pending.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative arthritis with disc disease and strain is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board found that his condition does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion.

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

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection due to lack of any justiciable case or controversy. The Veteran was granted SMC based on his need for regular aid and attendance due to TBI.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to a lack of notification regarding a scheduled VA examination.

The Board has determined that the medical expenses incurred at Macon County General Hospital on July 21, 2012 were eligible for reimbursement due to the nature of the emergency and the unavailability of a VA facility.

The Board has denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and has remanded the issue of service connection for bladder cancer, including its residuals and as due to exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus between his current OSA and his military service. The Board also found that the condition was not caused or aggravated by any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, COPD, and PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional examinations. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's low back condition and sleep apnea were denied service connection, but his cervical spine degenerative disc disease was granted a rating of 30 percent effective April 9, 2014.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for additional medical opinions regarding his service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The claims are being returned to the RO for further development and consideration.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was rated at 20 percent effective July 23, 2019. The right carpal tunnel syndrome remains rated at 10 percent.,Issues related to service connection for unspecified trauma and stressor-related disorder, miscarriage residuals, hernia surgery residuals, generalized anxiety disorder, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral plantar fascitis with pes planus are all remanded.

The Board denied a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected back disability, finding that at all times during the appeal period, his forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was greater than 30 degrees but not less than 50 degrees and did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition in service or since service. The Board also determined that the current condition is not related to military service and is not caused by his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for asthma and hearing loss, as well as his claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran is required to provide additional medical records and undergo examinations to determine the current severity of his asthma and the etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a cold injury, right ankle disorder, left knee disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and various spine disorders have all been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions regarding these conditions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's failure to report for scheduled VA examinations and his unstable housing situation may have impacted his ability to provide evidence. The claims are being remanded to attempt rescheduling these examinations and obtain any outstanding treatment records.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding whether it is secondary to his service-connected dysphonia and scars, residuals of a tracheostomy performed in March 1995.