Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claims for tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and bilateral hearing loss have been remanded due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.,Service connection will be considered if there is evidence that a condition began during active duty or within one year after separation from service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are granted for left knee degenerative arthritis and erectile dysfunction, both secondary to his service-connected conditions. The other claims remain denied.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a right shoulder disability is granted. The Board finds that the Veteran's current right shoulder disability had its clinical onset due to injury sustained during active service and grants service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including depressive disorder and PTSD with alcohol abuse, has been reopened. The Board has also remanded the cases of OSA and TDIU due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has decided to remand three issues: OSA secondary to service-connected depressive disorder, a back disability, and the umbilical hernia rating. The Veteran will need additional examinations and development of her claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction (ED), and an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD due to insufficient evidence of record. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional medical records.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to his service-connected unspecified anxiety disorder, is remanded due to a lack of an opinion on whether current OSA is related to or aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and rating issues have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the claims by the Veteran during his hearing.,Additional development is required for the following issues: whether new and material evidence has been received to reopen a claim of service connection for residuals of a neck injury, service connection for sleep apnea secondary to an acquired psychiatric disorder and service-connected sinusitis, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), initial rating higher than 10 percent for right shoulder strain and rotator cuff tendonitis, initial rating higher than 10 percent for instability of the left knee, and initial rating higher than 10 percent for left knee strain with meniscus repair surgery.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, plantar psoriasis, and a back disability. Additionally, the claim to reopen the service connection for plantar keratoderma is also being remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to have started during his active service and has continued since then, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension, migraine headaches, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder have been granted. The effective date remains pending as the RO has not addressed this issue in its decision.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection, but an earlier effective date for PTSD remains denied.,Service connection for chronic fatigue, sleep apnea, headaches, and joint pain are all remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues related to service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including low back disability, right and left leg disabilities, OSA, heart condition, hypertension, headaches, insomnia, and psychotic disorder.

The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, sinusitis, and obstructive sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a finding of a current disability or a link to service.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings and service connection are being remanded due to inadequate examination reports.,Service connection for asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and undiagnosed illness/chronic multisymptom illnesses associated with Persian Gulf service is also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, but has remanded it for further development and opinion regarding the cause and aggravation of his condition.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for diabetes mellitus, type II with erectile dysfunction was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition required more than one daily insulin injection and regulation of activities. The claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied due to lack of evidence showing he needed regular assistance.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle condition and left knee condition were denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The claim for sleep apnea was reopened, but remains on remand.,The Board found that the Veteran did not submit new and material evidence for his left ankle and left knee conditions, as the provided evidence was cumulative or redundant. However, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to PTSD) is now on remand.

The Veteran's service-connected disability (somatic symptom disorder) is found to be at least as likely the cause of his current obstructive sleep apnea, and he is granted service connection for OSA as secondary to this condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for sleep apnea, finding that no new and material evidence had been presented.