Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including back disability, right and left hip disabilities, tinnitus, sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, and depressive disorder are denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for a back disability. Service connection is granted for tinnitus as related to service-connected PTSD. Service connection is also granted for sleep apnea as caused by service-connected PTSD. Other conditions remain denied.

The Veteran's OSA is granted as aggravated by service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities. The left knee disability is denied as not secondary to service-connected conditions. The claim for a rating greater than 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy remains pending.

The Board dismissed the appeals for sleep apnea and a right shoulder injury as the appellant died before any decision could be released.

The Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is found to be secondary to his service-connected acquired psychiatric disability, and the claim for service connection has been granted.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for sleep apnea syndrome due to in-service complaints and current diagnosis.

The Board denied service connection for several conditions, including left eye fasciculations, right ear hearing loss, a respiratory disorder, an intestinal disorder, sleep apnea, and right arm sling palsy. The decision also remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected adjustment disorder aggravates his OSA, which is a condition that may be secondary to his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to non-response to examination requests. The Veteran must be afforded another opportunity to attend examinations near his current residence in Texas.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a back disability, sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his National Guard service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral foot condition, also claimed as plantar fasciitis, finding that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to his military service.,Service connection was also granted for sleep apnea, with the Board finding that there is at least equipoise evidence in support of the claim.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for further evaluation due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for additional records.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him in need of regular aid and assistance, which is granted for SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including obstructive sleep apnea and multiple joint conditions, prevent him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate VA examination and lack of a rationale for the examiner's opinion. The Veteran’s back disability is being reviewed again with new evidence.

The Veteran's bilateral breast cancer and spindle cell leiomyosarcoma of the right ear are related to exposure at Camp Lejeune. However, his reduced lung capacity and limited mobility of arms secondary to these conditions remain unclear.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically related to head injuries and exposure to environmental hazards during service.

The Board has decided to remand two issues: entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, and entitlement to an increased compensable rating for hypoxia. The Veteran's VA treatment records from January 2013 forward need to be obtained, as well as any relevant private treatment records. An addendum opinion is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for pain in the left testicle has not been reopened, and his claim for a higher rating for erectile dysfunction remains denied. The Board has also remanded the issue of whether sleep apnea is secondary to PTSD.,A VA examination is needed to determine if obstructive sleep apnea is related to service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right foot chronic plantar fasciitis are granted. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and acne with scarring due to insufficient medical opinions addressing causation, aggravation, and secondary service connection.