Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the service-connected ankylosing spondylitis and restrictive lung disease, finding that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was caused by these conditions.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome are found to be related to his military service.

The Veteran's OSA and a psychiatric disorder (other than PTSD) are granted as service-connected.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is currently rated at 50 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating as there is no evidence of chronic respiratory failure or tracheostomy.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, COPD, sleep apnea, a left leg disability, and a cervical spine disability has been granted. The effective date is not specified.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD has been reopened and granted. His erectile dysfunction is also service connected as secondary to his PTSD. The Board has remanded the issue of sleep apnea, which may be related to either PTSD or sinusitis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence was received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. After considering all of the evidence, including a VA examination and lay statements, the Board finds that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to his active service.

The Veteran's right shoulder condition, manifested by pain with limitation of motion, is now granted as service-connected.,His left lower extremity radicular pain and partial paralysis of the sciatic nerve are also now granted as service-connected.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, psychiatric disability (to include depression), and sleep apnea or sleep disorder due to lack of evidence showing a link between these conditions and her active service.,The case is remanded as there are no clear indications that any current disabilities were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is reopened. Service connection is granted for OSA secondary to GERD. The claim for allergies is denied.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus and obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypersomnia, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to these conditions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to his service or due to any service-connected condition.

The Board has denied service connection for chronic obesity, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus type II, and peripheral neuropathy in the right lower extremity as these conditions are not considered diseases or injuries subject to service connection. The Veteran's claims were denied on a direct basis.

The Veteran's appeal of the rating for bilateral pes planus is dismissed. The service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction on a secondary basis are both remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, lumbar spine disability (intervertebral disc disease), bilateral knee disability, sleep apnea, and prostate cancer are all denied as there is no evidence of a nexus to service.,Service treatment records do not document any complaints or treatment related to these conditions during the Veteran's active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the onset and etiology of his back disorder, bilateral foot disorder, and sleep apnea syndrome.

The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and pain from other disabilities are found to have caused his sleep apnea. However, there is no current diagnosis of PTSD in the record.

The Board has remanded the claims for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, and psychiatric disability due to in-service events. The Veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU.