Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran’s appeal is remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation of his service-connected conditions, as well as additional evidence regarding his claims. The appeals are not related to a presumption or exposure basis.

The Veteran's service connection claim for bilateral hearing loss is remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for updated VA medical records. The issue of aggravation of obstructive sleep apnea by tinnitus is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for an increased rating for PTSD, service connection for sleep apnea, and TDIU due to the need for additional development including VA examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's effective date for service connection of peripheral neuropathy in the upper and lower extremities is set at November 3, 2015.,Increased ratings were denied for both lower extremity peripheral neuropathies.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and type II diabetes mellitus, finding that additional development is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were not found to be related to his active military service, leading to a denial of these claims. The left and right knee degenerative joint disease cases are remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining post-service treatment records and scheduling VA examinations. The issues of service connection are being remanded.

The Veteran's liver disability is denied as it is not related to his service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,The Veteran's OSA is denied as it was not caused by his service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to service or his service-connected PTSD.,His hypertension was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to service. The Board finds that it is less likely than not caused by the service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed again as it may be related to his service.

The Board has granted a 70 percent disability rating for PTSD from January 12, 2009 until October 28, 2015. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as secondary to PTSD have been denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional medical opinions regarding service connection for sleep apnea and bruxism, as well as TDIU. The initial rating claim for PTSD remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea had its onset during his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his sleep apnea was incurred in or caused by an in-service injury, event, or illness, and if it was aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, as well as obstructive sleep apnea due to Gulf War Syndrome. The RO is instructed to obtain all post-service medical records related to these conditions and seek an addendum opinion from a VA clinician regarding whether any current diagnoses are related to active duty service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically addressing his spouse's observations and the Veteran's reports from bootcamp.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, cervical spine disorder, headaches, left and right plantar fasciitis are all granted service connection. The Veteran's tinnitus and foot injuries remain in dispute.

The Veteran's back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating has been denied.,Both lower extremity radiculopathies are currently rated at 20 percent, and the appeals for higher ratings have also been denied.