Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected lumbosacral spine, left knee, and skin disabilities are being remanded due to the need to associate missing VA examination reports with the claims file and obtain new examinations.

The Veteran's lumbar spine DJD had forward flexion to 60 degrees and did not manifest as unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine or the entire spine. The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The case is now remanded for further examination and determination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not related to his period of active duty service, and thus grants the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is etiologically related to his service-connected PTSD, and thus grants service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for low back and cervical back strain, insomnia and sleep apnea, but remanded the issue of service connection for migraine headaches.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for blurred vision, bilateral hearing loss, dizziness, inhalation injury, degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine with intervertebral disc syndrome, left knee disability, right knee disability, tinnitus, sleep apnea, GERD, status post excision benign skin mass on the right wrist with residual scar, headache disability, left cubital and carpal tunnel syndrome, right cubital and carpal tunnel syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and PTSD have all been dismissed due to withdrawal of appeals by the Veteran.,The Veteran's appeals for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left ankle disability, right ankle disability, left foot disability, and right foot disability are being remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and he was granted a 30% rating for unspecified anxiety disorder with effective date of September 29, 2015. The other conditions were not found to be service-connected.

Service connection granted for OSA, DVT, headaches, and acquired psychiatric disorder (Persistent Depressive Disorder). Service connection denied for ED.,Effective date of service connection is July 24, 2014.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused his obesity, which in turn caused his sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased ratings, as they are inextricably intertwined. The claims will be remanded to allow for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bone atrophy is denied as there is no evidence of a current diagnosis or relationship to service.,The Veteran's claims for right wrist sprain, PTSD, sleep apnea, and sleeping disorder are remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to a service-connected disability, denied service connection for tinnitus and heart condition, and denied service connection for low back disability. The Veteran's claim for increased rating of cervical spine disability is denied, but the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy from June 19, 2017, and left upper extremity radiculopathy remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbar back strain was denied, and the application to reopen his sleep apnea claim was also denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new VA treatment records being added without a waiver of AOJ consideration.

The Veteran's gastrointestinal disability, including hiatal hernia and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as his plantar fasciitis and obstructive sleep apnea are all secondary to his service-connected ITP. The issues have been remanded for further evaluation.,The Veteran's ITP is already service connected, but the issue of whether these additional disabilities should be considered secondary to this condition remains unresolved.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.