Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right great toe disability. The examiner found that the Veteran's current back issues are at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected right great toe disability.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and granted service connection. The right elbow issue is remanded for further examination.

The Board has granted service connection for erectile dysfunction as secondary to diabetes type I and remanded the claims for increased ratings for peripheral neuropathy of both lower extremities. The decision on obstructive sleep apnea remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a respiratory disorder and sleep apnea due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates were denied. The TDIU claim was also remanded.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus. The remaining issues on appeal have been remanded for further development.

The Veteran's service connection claim for coronary artery disease is granted, and his increased rating claim for lumbosacral strain is partially granted with a 10 percent rating effective January 31, 2017.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the cause and relationship of the Veteran's sleep apnea to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted. His radiculopathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic) associated with lumbar degenerative disc disease with radiating symptoms into the left lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, and his major depressive disorder remains at a 30 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of the medical opinions provided. The Veteran's sleep apnea and skin disorder claims are being reviewed again to ensure proper consideration.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's migraine headaches and his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood, lumbosacral spondylosis, and tinnitus.

The Board has granted service connection for an unspecified anxiety disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. The heart disability and diabetes mellitus claims have been denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of a relationship between his service and the condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service, specifically his service-connected back disorder. Additional development is required to make a decision on this issue.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD/depressive disorder, asthma, tinnitus, and chronic pain related to his service connected injuries.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various gastrointestinal and skin conditions, including diverticulitis, GERD, IBS, rosacea, polyps under arm, groin and mouth, and fungal infections. The reasons are that new evidence was submitted after the issuance of the March 2013 Statement of the Case, and VA's duty to provide an examination and obtain an opinion is triggered by this evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, and a higher rating for his lumbar spine disorder due to insufficient medical opinions and lack of recent examinations.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a VA medical examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active or reserve service.

The Veteran's appeal regarding bilateral vision acuity loss has been dismissed.,New evidence received since the October 2010 decision relates to unestablished facts necessary to substantiate claims for type 2 diabetes mellitus and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, depression, psychotic disorder, and anxiety). The appeals are granted as these claims have been reopened.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.