Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for right knee patellofemoral syndrome, allergic rhinitis (claimed as sinusitis), and sleep apnea.,Service connection was not granted for the Veteran's residuals of fracture of the left index finger.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including a lumbar spine/low back disability and respiratory issues (including asbestosis), right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities, headaches, diabetes mellitus type II, hemorrhoids, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the receipt of new and material evidence. The Veteran's claims will be further evaluated with additional medical examinations.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, and the Board dismissed the case as a result.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus was denied, but his claims for PTSD, acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, and headaches were all granted.,Service connection is established for the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (general anxiety disorder and depressive disorder) based on a direct relationship to military service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for additional development, including obtaining a sleep study and an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including respiratory disorder (to include asthma), left wrist disability, left hand disability, lumbar spine disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, and right knee disability. The Board found that there was no evidence to support these claims.

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be reviewed, and the claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded.

The Veteran's petition to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for left hip condition, to include as secondary to a service-connected disability is granted. The appeal is remanded for further development.,Service connection for right ear hearing loss is denied due to lack of current disability documentation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for acid reflux, sleep apnea, sinusitis and allergies, and bilateral foot disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The claims are being returned for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's disability ratings for Right Shoulder Strain and Left Shoulder Strain were restored to 10 percent, effective May 11, 2012. The Veteran's PTSD was granted a TDIU (Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete information and lack of examination. The Veteran must authorize a VA psychiatrist or psychologist to clarify his PTSD diagnosis, and he needs to be examined by a VA psychiatrist or psychologist to determine if his psychiatric disability is related to service. Additionally, the Veteran needs to be examined by an appropriate examiner to determine if his sleeping problems are related to service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, previously characterized as PTSD, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea have been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen any of these claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no medical evidence to support a link between her current condition and her active duty service.

The Veteran's tinnitus was granted service connection as it is presumed to be related to in-service noise exposure. Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, and erectile dysfunction were denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or the applicable presumptive periods. The Veteran's chronic ingrown toenail issue remains pending.

The Veteran's asthma with OSA has been granted a 60 percent rating, effective from November 16, 2012. The other issues have been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's claims for obstructive sleep apnea, right ear hearing loss, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, GERD, memory loss (claimed as dementia), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hair loss, hypertension, bladder disability, and gout are all remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the relationship between sleep apnea and service-connected residuals of pituitary adenoma resection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient opinions regarding causation and aggravation. The Veteran is seeking service connection for erectile dysfunction, cervical spine disability, right shin splints, left shin splints, and sleep apnea, all of which are secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine disability or other conditions.

The Veteran requested to withdraw her appeals for service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

Your initial claim for service connection for sleep apnea is currently pending additional development and has been rendered moot by the Court's decision. Your appeal to reopen this claim is dismissed.