Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's arthritis of the left knee, sleep apnea, and left and right foot conditions are all found to be related to his active service.,A separate rating for instability of the right knee is granted prior to October 26, 2017.

The Board previously denied service connection for sleep apnea, but the Court ordered a remand due to an inadequate January 2017 VA examination. The new examination must address whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected GERD and/or esophageal cancer.

Obstructive sleep apnea has been granted as service connected.,type 2 diabetes mellitus and psoriasis of the elbows and hands have both been reopened and granted as service connected.

The Board denied service connection for a low back disability, bilateral knee pain, and bilateral hearing loss as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.,There was no indication of any in-service event, disease, or injury related to the Veteran's current disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal has been remanded for further development regarding his service connection claims and rating issues. The Veteran wishes to withdraw his claim for a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, major depressive disorder, and tension headaches are all granted. The claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset during his periods of active duty service. The Veteran needs a VA examination to determine if his sleep disorder is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea syndrome but has remanded the claim of service connection for diabetes mellitus secondary to hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and further development is needed before a decision can be made.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for secondary service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, headaches, and sleep apnea. The conditions are deemed to be related to his other service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disability is related to his service, including any potential aggravation by a service-connected condition. The Veteran needs to undergo an examination and obtain medical opinions on these issues.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea and remanded it for further development. The diabetes claim is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and needs further examination to determine if the Veteran's polyarteritis nodosa is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus or any in-service exposure.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and treatment records related to the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic bilateral hand and shoulder strains. The examiner will be asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection was reopened and granted, with the decision to grant service connection for left knee injury, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension.

An increase rating of 70 percent for service-connected PTSD with major depressive disorder is granted, effective February 4, 2017. The Veteran's PTSD results in occupational and social impairment, but not total impairment.

The Board has not addressed the service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disability as they are considered to be 'unknown' due to lack of specific mention in the decision.,The claim for service connection for migraines, including as due to service-connected tinnitus, is granted after reopening.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is either caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for this condition as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and vertebral dislocation was denied. The Board found that an increase rating above 10 percent prior to September 23, 2016, or in excess of 40 percent thereafter is not warranted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea are granted. The claim for an increased rating for his service-connected adjustment disorder, depressive with alcohol dependence syndrome is remanded.