Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining private treatment records and SSA disability determination records.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development regarding service connection for a sleep disorder, as the Veteran was first diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in 2010. The hypertension issue remains denied.

The Board dismissed the earlier effective date claim for sleep apnea service connection and granted a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities, including sleep apnea and depression.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), right ear hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea have been reopened. The appeals are granted.

The Veteran's claim for a right ankle condition is remanded due to the possibility of aggravation by service-connected left lower extremity conditions.,The Veteran's claim for a left index finger deformity is granted as his condition is at least as likely as not related to an in-service accident.,The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is remanded as VA opinion is necessary to determine its etiology.,The Veteran's claim for a right eye condition (right eyelid cyst) is remanded due to the lack of clear evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (major depressive disorder), sleep apnea, and headaches. The Veteran's left wrist, neck, back, and neurobehavioral effects of tension and confusion claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for additional compensation for his son, M.R., based on college attendance after he turned 18 years old. The appeal is dismissed as there are no legal grounds to grant the requested benefit.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted it. However, the claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea was denied.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea and hemorrhoids, finding that the preponderance of evidence did not support a link to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as it involves conflicting medical evidence and requires further examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for respiratory disability, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations. The Veteran is seeking service connection based on exposure to flammable liquids during active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic sinus disease, low back disorder, headaches, and obstructive sleep apnea due to conflicting medical opinions and lack of clear evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD is now rated at 70 percent, effective December 18, 2012. Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and a headache disorder are granted as secondary to the service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's headaches are granted as secondary to service-connected PTSD and tinnitus. The issues of service connection for a right hand disability, neck condition, sleep apnea, esophagus condition, hernia disability, head scar, and TBI are remanded.

The Board has remanded several issues, including service connection for sleep apnea and increased ratings for left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, left foot hallux valgus deformity, and hypertension. The Veteran's representative contends that the Veteran’s sleep apnea may be related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease and migraine headaches are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations.

The Board has remanded several claims for further development, including reopening of service connection claims and obtaining additional medical records.

The Board denied service connection for left knee, right knee, and obstructive sleep apnea disabilities. The Veteran's PTSD claim was also denied.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD was not granted.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected lumbosacral sprain/strain and melanoma status post surgery residual scar are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess the current severity of these conditions.