Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's asthma began during his active duty service.,The Veteran’s sleep apnea is proximately due to and aggravated beyond its natural progression by his service-connected asthma and allergic rhinitis.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected patellar tendonitis of the right and left knees. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran’s obesity, which he attributes to chronic knee pain from his service-connected patellar tendonitis, was an intermediate step between his service-connected patellar tendonitis and his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's PTSD claim was partially granted with a 70% rating from January 12, 2017 to March 27, 2019 and a 100% rating beginning March 28, 2019. Other claims remain pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, is directly related to his military service or aggravated by his service-connected conditions.

The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for a sleep disorder to include sleep apnea and a left ear hearing loss disability, finding no evidence of such conditions during active duty or within one year post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a ventral hernia is denied as there is no evidence of such condition in service and the current disability is not related to service.,Service connection for an upper respiratory infection is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for right hand dermatitis is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for TMJ (Temporomandibular articulation) is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of such condition during the pendency of this claim.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service, and,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral foot disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its etiology in service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is proximately due to or the result of his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for an increased evaluation for obstructive sleep apnea based on clear and unmistakable error (CUE). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and remanded the issue of service connection for Sleep Apnea.

The Board denied service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not play a role in his death and there was no other disability found to be service-connected at the time of his death.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral spondylosis is being remanded due to non-compliance with previous Board directives regarding the examination and medical records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected asthma.

The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his lumbar spine disability was denied. The RO granted service connection and assigned a 20% rating, but the Veteran is still not receiving the higher ratings he requested.

The Veteran withdrew her appeals of all the listed claims, including service connection and increased rating claims. The Board dismissed these issues as a result.

The Board has granted service connection for respiratory problems and sleep apnea, finding that these conditions are at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) and insomnia has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's request to reopen his service connection claim for sleep apnea is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been received, including VA treatment records showing a current diagnosis of complex sleep apnea with secondary sleep fragmentation, and the Veteran's assertion that the onset of his symptoms was during active military service. However, the claim is remanded to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's current sleep apnea had its onset during active military service or is otherwise related to his active military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that his current sleep apnea is caused by any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, thus denying his claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.