Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for various service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes, and respiratory issues, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on new evidence and a thorough review of the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding her claim of entitlement to a total disability rating on the basis of individual unemployability (TDIU) based on service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's notice of disagreement (NOD) regarding the January 2016 rating decision was timely filed due to VA not following its regular mailing practices and sending the notification letter to the incorrect representative.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for OSA, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and his lumbar spine disability due to insufficient medical opinions addressing the nature of these conditions and their relationship to service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for hay fever and sleep apnea, as they are intertwined. The appellant's statements about his allergy symptoms during active duty training (ACDUTRA) need to be considered in determining whether there was aggravation beyond its natural progression.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to uncertainty about whether the Veteran's sleep disorder preexisted service and if so, whether it was aggravated by service. The VA is instructed to obtain any missing records related to the sleep disorder and provide an addendum opinion on these issues.

The Veteran's psoriasis is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, thus granting service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, resulting in denial of service connection.,The Veteran's migraines are aggravated by his service-connected PTSD with generalized anxiety disorder and alcohol dependence, leading to the grant of service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and increased ratings. The Veteran's gout, right wrist disability, obstructive sleep apnea, knee and ankle degenerative joint diseases, and residuals of ganglion cyst removal are all remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding his claimed disabilities. The VA is instructed to obtain additional evidence and provide further examinations as needed.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals, right shoulder SLAP tear is being remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss was denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, and bilateral knee disability are denied. The Veteran's claims for initial ratings greater than 10 percent for his lumbosacral spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, and peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including lung disability, heart disability, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea (secondary to a service connected condition), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD). The remand requires further development related to in-service exposure to chemicals and/or herbicides.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to PTSD, requires additional development and is therefore remanded.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The claims for service connection for a lumbar spine disability, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, and sleep apnea are remanded.

The Veteran's tinnitus and diabetes mellitus claims have been granted. The remaining issues, including service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD and depression), hypertension, sleep apnea syndrome, erectile dysfunction, and left ankle disorder, are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the service-connected GERD, but has remanded the issue of service connection for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as secondary to the service-connected GERD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current Obstructive Sleep Apnea is related to his service-connected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and thus grants service connection for OSA as due to PTSD.

The Board has decided to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, but remanded it due to the need for a new VA examination. The Veteran is seeking service connection for his sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected psychiatric disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it was not proximately caused or aggravated by his service-connected maxillary sinusitis.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, requiring further examination and opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by service-connected allergic rhinitis with deviated septum.