Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as aggravated by diabetes mellitus, subject to the laws and regulations governing the award of monetary benefits.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Board finds that the evidence does not show a current disability in either ear, and no medical opinion supports this finding. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder to include Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is remanded as there is insufficient consideration of lay statements and military noise exposure.

The Veteran's right knee, lumbar spine, and obstructive sleep apnea claims are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,The Veteran's left foot disability claim is remanded for further examination and evaluation.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbar strain and degenerative disc disease was granted, with the effective date being prior to May 2, 2017. The claims for left knee strain, right knee strain, left thumb disability, fracture of the ring and little finger of the right hand, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, and generalized anxiety disorder were all granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no direct evidence of its onset during service and that it is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left knee disability with total left knee replacement as secondary to his service-connected right knee arthritis with total right knee replacement. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran's acne vulgaris is rated as 10 percent prior to January 23, 2019 and 30 percent thereafter. The Veteran’s obstructive sleep apnea was not diagnosed during service or related to service.,Service connection for recurrent ear infections (to include otitis media) and obstructive sleep apnea is denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service connected. The lumbar spine disability claim is remanded for further examination and opinion. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected chronic bronchitis, has been granted. However, the compensable disability rating for his service-connected chronic bronchitis remains denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of diabetes mellitus, type II (DMII), due to in-service exposure to tactical herbicide agents, is pending and requires further review.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need to consider both old and new rating criteria for spine disabilities, as well as obtain additional medical evidence.

The Board has determined that further development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for various disabilities, including hip, knee, and foot disabilities, headaches, sleep apnea, hypertension, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected mental health and lumbar spine disabilities. From July 11, 2013, to February 20, 2014, the Veteran's depressive disorder was rated at 30 percent; from February 21, 2014, forward, it is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service in the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations during the Persian Gulf War or caused by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the claims for COPD, Emphysema, Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (claimed as secondary to emphysema and COPD), Acid Reflux, and Erectile Dysfunction due to unresolved issues regarding service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in addressing the Veteran's claim of service connection for sleep apnea, specifically regarding his statements about when he became aware of the condition and its symptoms.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and an acquired psychiatric disability, including PTSD. The reasons include insufficient medical evidence addressing the Veteran's reported exposure to chemicals during his Gulf War experience.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relation to service, particularly his time stationed at Fort McClellan. The VA needs to determine if he was exposed to chemicals or other toxins/agents during service and obtain updated treatment records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for DM II, IHD, hypertension, ED, glaucoma, and sleep apnea have been denied. The Board found no evidence of in-service exposure to herbicide agents or other events that could establish presumptive service connection.,Secondary service connection was not granted as the primary conditions (DM II and IHD) were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea, as well as the current severity of his hypertension. The RO must obtain updated medical records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for high cholesterol, elevated liver enzymes, and sleep apnea have been denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to her military service.