Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and requires a new examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, specifically his psychiatric disability and obesity.

The Veteran's OSA and insomnia are being remanded for further development, including obtaining the complete VA sleep study report and providing an addendum medical opinion to address the relationship between his current OSA and service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a substance abuse disability has been reopened. The issues of entitlement to service connection for psychiatric disabilities, including a substance abuse disability; right foot disability; sleep apnea; bilateral hearing loss; tinnitus; esophageal disorder; hypertension; chronic lumbar strain with degenerative disc disease (DDD); and radiculopathy of the left lower extremity are all remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's request to reopen his claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea has been granted. The Board has also remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for right and left ankle disabilities due to inadequate medical opinions.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition on a secondary basis.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches was denied due to lack of new and material evidence.,Service connection for left ankle disorder, right ankle disorder, hypertension, and OSA were all denied as the preponderance of evidence did not support a link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection due to new evidence received since the last consideration.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and rhinitis with turbinate hyperplasia are granted service connection.,A deviated nasal septum is remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an obstructive sleep apnea disability was reopened and granted as secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The Veteran's death was related to his military service, specifically exposure to Agent Orange during his time in the Vietnam War. The claims for small cell lung cancer, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, COPD, phlebitis right leg, hypertension, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to further development needed regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of various conditions due to the lack of an adequate substantive appeal.,A new and material evidence request for service connection of headaches was granted.

The Board has remanded the case due to an incomplete VA medical opinion and a need for further examination. The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including medications used to treat them, are being evaluated for their potential role in causing or aggravating his sleep apnea.

The Veteran's service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain and right leg/hip condition are being remanded for further evaluation due to the need for updated medical opinions regarding their severity and etiology.

The Board denied claims for hypertension, PTSD, hepatitis C, and a bilateral ear disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety disorder) was reopened based on new evidence provided by the Veteran's attorney.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's right knee disability, back disability, and OSA are all being reviewed again to determine if they are related to service.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities, as well as obstructive sleep apnea and unspecified depressive disorder are granted service connection on a secondary basis due to their association with his service-connected left foot disability.,Service connection for the Veteran’s right shoulder arthritis, left shoulder arthritis, hypertension, and tinnitus is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional medical examination and records, particularly regarding whether a CPAP machine would be beneficial for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea with asthma.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and aortic valve replacement, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU. However, the case is remanded for an additional VA medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of his aortic valve disability.

The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to sinusitis, finding that the evidence is in relative balance and resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.