Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea are granted. The claim for left small toe disability is dismissed, and the Veteran receives a compensable rating (10%) for ingrown toenail of the left great toe. Service connection for PFB is denied.

The Board denied service connection for PTSD, all other conditions, and effective dates. The Veteran's claims were not granted.

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the issues of bilateral hearing loss, anxiety, and sleep apnea due to in-service noise exposure.

The Veteran seeks service connection for sleep apnea and irregular heartbeat (atrio-ventricular block, pacemaker placement), to include as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The Board finds that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.,The Veteran also seeks service connection for irregular heartbeat (atrio-ventricular block, pacemaker placement). The Board notes that there are conflicting medical opinions regarding whether the heart condition was caused or aggravated by service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran is seeking a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and sleep apnea. The Board has ordered a remand for further examination and opinion regarding the impact of all service-connected conditions on employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, hernia, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (including depression), finding no competent evidence of a nexus to his period of active duty training.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment consistent with her education and experience.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal, so the Board is dismissing all issues related to increased rating for a lumbar spine disability and service connection for obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Board has determined that the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea arose during or as a result of his active service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected lumbar spine and right knee disabilities, thus granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and hypertension, as well as his claim for service connection for sleep apnea, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded because there may be outstanding VA records that are relevant to his TDIU claim. Specifically, the Veteran was accepted for vocational rehabilitation and completed paralegal studies.

The Board has granted service connection for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses are etiologically related to his military service. The appeal regarding secondary service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to incomplete opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his in-service sinus condition or secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been denied. The right wrist disability, bilateral hearing loss (left ear only), tinnitus, cervical spine disorder, COPD, IBS, OSA, left hip disorder, headaches, and seizures were not shown in service or are not causally related to service.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case and consideration of his claims, including entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient information regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and in-county service. The VA is required to verify the Veteran’s duties and any potential exposure to herbicides, as well as determine if he had in-county service within 12 nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, which is related to his service-connected PTSD or medications used in its treatment.

The Veteran's psychiatric disorder, including major depression, is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbosacral strain. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities are remanded.