Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the evidence is in relative equipoise and applying the benefit-of-the-doubt rule.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted due to the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities, which render him unemployable.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is more likely than not incurred during his active duty service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea but denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his active duty and are related to his military service.

The Veteran's depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea are granted service connection, but his cervical spine disability and thoracolumbar spine disability are denied. The left ankle disability is rated at the maximum allowed (40%), and a compensable evaluation for the residual scar is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or related symptoms and that the condition is not due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus or posttraumatic stress disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, right ankle condition, and right hip condition.

The Veteran's OSA is related to his military service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues on appeal, including service connection claims and rating determinations.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is remanded. Service connection claims for left knee disability, back disability, and sleep apnea are also remanded.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) condition, including whether it is related to service or secondary to his service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is considered service-connected as it developed during his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeals.

The Board has remanded the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, bilateral feet issues, OSA, varicose veins, eczema, and generalized anxiety disorder.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to his service-connected PTSD, has been denied. The claims for increased ratings of coronary bypass surgery and diabetes mellitus are remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the upper respiratory disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. The Veteran's assertions need to be evaluated in conjunction with the medical records provided.

The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected MDD and anxiety disorder, as well as for TDIU based on these conditions, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and an examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and right toes disability due to insufficient medical opinions regarding causation and aggravation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hepatitis C, sleep apnea, a toenail fungus, GERD with constipation, PTSD, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (sciatic nerve), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (sciatic nerve), peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (anterior crural nerve), and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper and left upper extremities. The Veteran's claims for service connection were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.