Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for nasal septoplasty residuals, sleep apnea secondary to nasal septoplasty, and sinus disorder secondary to nasal septoplasty.,There is no clear evidence that the Veteran's nasal septal defect preexisted service or was aggravated by military service. The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s current nasal symptoms were not aggravated in service.,The Board also denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding it less likely than not related to his need for an in-service nasal septoplasty.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including skin cancer and hypertension. The remaining issues are also being remanded for further review.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he withdrew his appeals for TDIU, service connection for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea, and an increased disability rating for GERD if he received a 100% disability rating before the decision.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hand disorders, sleep apnea, duodenal ulcer, and acquired psychiatric disorder (unspecified depressive disorder, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder) have all been denied.,Specifically, the Board found that there is no direct evidence linking any of these conditions to service.

The Board denied service connection for osteoarthritis of the bilateral hands and other joints, finding no evidence that these conditions were incurred in or related to active service. The TDIU claim was granted as the appellant's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has denied service connection for various conditions including a lumbosacral spine disability, right hip disability, right knee disability, bilateral leg disability, headaches, pulmonary embolism, and DVT of the left leg. The appeal is being remanded to obtain appropriate medical examinations.

The Board has determined that a new medical opinion is needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically whether it was incurred in service or caused by his service-connected sinusitis.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and hypertension are found to be related to his service-connected PTSD, warranting the grant of service connection for both conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea, finding no evidence that these conditions began during service or were related to his military service. The Veteran's left testicle epididymitis was also denied as a compensable rating is not warranted based on the current evidence.

Service connection for hearing loss in left ear is denied.,Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,Service connection for skin cancer on face is denied.,A compensable rating for hearing loss in right ear is denied.,The claim for service connection for a back disability is remanded.,The claim for service connection for a vestibular disorder in the right ear, to include vertigo and loss of balance, is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for additional development and medical examination to determine the nature, etiology, severity, and service connection of the Veteran's claimed conditions.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations related to the Veteran's lumbar spine condition and obstructive sleep apnea are inadequate, and thus remanded for further examination.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of narcolepsy and remanded several other issues including sleep apnea, hypertension, hepatitis C, chronic kidney disease, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate gland, thyroid dysfunction, and peripheral neuropathy.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary prior to the adjudication of the Veteran's claim of service connection for a psychiatric disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety disorder. The matter is REMANDED for an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has dismissed all issues related to service connection and TDIU due to the Veteran's death.

The Board denied service connection for a right knee condition, left knee condition, hearing loss, sleep apnea, skin condition, and acquired psychological condition (including post-traumatic stress disorder).,Service connection was not granted because there is no current disability for each of these conditions.

The Veteran's shin splints, left knee disability, right hand arthritis, sleep apnea, and right ulnar nerve lesion are not service-connected.,A VA examination is needed to determine the current severity of the Veteran's right knee disability.

The Veteran's application to reopen his claim for service connection for sleep apnea, including as secondary to asthma, is granted. The Board finds that new and material evidence has been submitted to support the reopening of this claim. However, the issue of whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service or secondary to his service-connected asthma remains pending due to a need for further examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his case file, and he and his representative have not waived AOJ initial review of this evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder and an increased rating for right ankle disability are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.