Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea need to be clarified, as there is conflicting evidence in the record. The case is being remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a supplemental opinion to determine if it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and right Achilles tendon rupture due to insufficient medical opinions regarding service connection, exposure basis, and aggravation. The Veteran will need to provide additional evidence or undergo further examinations.

The Board has decided that the case should be remanded for further development, including obtaining a VA examination and medical opinion to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia and sleep apnea are granted. The claim for muscle & joint pain & bone mass loss is remanded due to inconsistent findings in the VA examination.

The Veteran's left thigh disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease.,The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted and found to have begun during active service.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and depression, is remanded due to inadequate VA examination.

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

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and an initial rating of 10 percent for bilateral flat feet. The decision found that there was no evidence to support a relationship between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD has been reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for TBI due to IED blast exposure was denied as there is no current diagnosis of TBI.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for erectile dysfunction secondary to PTSD and/or back injury was denied as the evidence does not show a current disability.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for radiculopathy of left lower extremity secondary to back injury was denied due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for service-connected sleep apnea with asthma (claimed as shortness of breath) is denied. The issues of initial compensable ratings for chronic allergic eustachian tube dysfunction/blockage and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, increased disability rating for PTSD, and TDIU due to inextricably intertwined issues. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is claimed as a basis for his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates with respect to his evaluation for tinnitus and hearing loss have been dismissed as a matter of law. The Board has also remanded several issues related to increased evaluations and earlier effective dates for various disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for sleep apnea, left wrist condition, and left knee disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for bulging discs in neck, sleep apnea, and hypertension due to potential issues with obtaining medical opinions on whether these conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of her left hip disability, right foot conditions, and lumbosacral strain due to new evidence indicating a possible association between these conditions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea and determined that it is related to military service. The decision also found that the Veteran's current diagnosis of sleep apnea is not secondary to his service-connected migraines.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension due to outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran needs to provide these records, and a VA examination is required to determine if his conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's service connection claims for DDD and DJD of the lumbar spine, obstructive sleep apnea, left RLS, and right RLS have been granted. A 40% rating has been assigned for both left and right RLS.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was denied as the original denial and finality of the decision were not appealed within one year.