Sleep apnea Board decisions

The claim for a heart condition has not been reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.,The claims for right and left ankle disabilities have been reopened based on the submission of new evidence, but service connection is denied as there is no direct or secondary evidence linking these conditions to service.,Diabetes mellitus was not incurred in service and is not related to any other condition. Service connection is denied.,Bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities has not been shown to be related to service, nor is it linked to a pre-existing condition. Service connection is denied.,Diabetic retinopathy was not documented during service or within one year after separation and is not considered secondary to any other condition. Service connection is denied.,A kidney condition was not diagnosed in service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to service. Service connection is denied.,Vertigo has not been shown to be related to service. Service connection is denied.,Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was not documented during service and is not considered secondary to any other condition. Service connection is denied.,Gout was not diagnosed in service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking it to service. Service connection is denied.,A lung disability manifested by spots in the lung has not been shown to be related to service. Service connection is denied.,Neurological condition manifested by tremors has not been shown to be related to service. Service connection is denied.,Sleep apnea was not shown to be related to service or any other condition. Service connection is denied.,Left shoulder disability was not diagnosed in service and is not considered secondary to any other condition. Service connection is denied.,Hypertension did not have its onset during service, nor is it linked to a pre-existing condition. Service connection is denied.,Erectile dysfunction was not shown to be related to service or any other condition. Service connection is denied.,Left hip disability and right ear condition (manifested by swelling and drainage) were not diagnosed in service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking them to service. Service connection is denied.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection, rating, and retroactive payment issues.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection, rating, and retroactive payment issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic adjustment disorder with depression, hypertension, sleep apnea, and insomnia were denied as the evidence did not show a current disability or relationship to military service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service and granted his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea and shoulder injury residuals is granted, but the claims for TDIU are remanded due to the need for further examination.

The Veteran's appeals for a higher rating for lumbar spine disability, service connection for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, and TDIU have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals prior to the promulgation of a decision.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP, finding that his current condition is related to symptoms he experienced during service.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea in December 2018 and dismissed the appeal as there was no justiciable case or controversy.

The Board has dismissed the appeal regarding entitlement to a temporary total evaluation due to hospital treatment in excess of 21 days for a service-connected condition. The Veteran's left ear hearing loss is granted as related to his noise exposure during active service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's OSA disability is not connected to his active duty service and has ordered a new VA examination to determine if it is secondary to his service-connected TBI.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss and tinnitus were denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions. The claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted on a secondary basis, with the aggravation being due to his service-connected right foot and ankle injuries.,Service connection for congestive heart failure and residuals of transient ischemic attacks (stroke) were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it did not have its onset during active service and is not otherwise etiologically related to such service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings, service connection claims, and a total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU) have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus service connection for sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current bilateral hand disability and therefore, service connection for this condition is denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for right knee pain, sciatic nerve condition, lumbosacral strain, left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and migraines are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as zero percent disabling, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations.,The Veteran's tinnitus has been assigned a single 10 percent rating since September 2014 and there is no legal basis for an increased rating.

The Board has not fully addressed the Veteran's testimony regarding his symptoms in service and their connection to his current obstructive sleep apnea. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, which are secondary to her service-connected PTSD. The case is being remanded for further examination and review.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding his service connection claims for sleep apnea syndromes, tinnitus, and PTSD due to his withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.