Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for history of acute left maxillary sinusitis, a respiratory condition, and obstructive sleep apnea. The decision finds that new evidence received since the April 2004 rating decision raises a reasonable possibility of substantiating the underlying claim for service connection for history of acute left maxillary sinusitis. For the respiratory condition and obstructive sleep apnea claims, the Board found in favor of the Veteran based on continuity of symptoms during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of his current disability levels.

The Board has decided that further development of the Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is necessary due to a lack of medical nexus opinion, and thus remands the case.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the current state of the Veteran's back condition. The initial rating for right knee strain remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted, with an effective date of April 10, 2012.

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) due to the Veteran's reported symptoms during military service and a VA examiner's opinion that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for cluster headaches, but has remanded the issues of sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected generalized anxiety disorder, left knee strain, right knee osteoarthritis, and cervical degenerative disc disease.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and heart condition due to potential issues with the medical opinions provided. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for a skin disability as his current folliculitis does not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection under 38 U.S.C. § 1117.

The appeal for service connection of anxiety, depression, narcolepsy, and obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed due to the appellant's death.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have started during service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for recurrent microscopic hematuria, urethritis, left knee ACL ligament tear and arthritis, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disability (including major depressive disorder and PTSD) have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension, finding no link between the conditions and active duty service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation, both of which are secondary to his service-connected asthma. The claims are now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on five conditions have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DMII, IHD, and OSA as secondary to DMII are granted. The case is remanded for a VA examination regarding the etiology of OSA.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea secondary to service-connected depressive disorder with PTSD and adenocarcinoma of the prostate, finding that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinion and a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's OSA or any sleep disorder is being evaluated, along with whether it was caused or aggravated by his service-connected asthma.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection due to the claimant's death.

The Veteran's headaches are found to be secondary to his service-connected hypertension.,The Veteran's costochondritis is determined to be related to his coronary artery disease, post-surgery residuals.