Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an undiagnosed chronic multi-symptom illness (claimed as CFS) and sleep apnea has been granted. The Board found that the evidence was in equipoise, supporting the presence of these conditions during active service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an asbestos-related lung condition and sleep apnea due to potential missing VA or non-VA medical records, including SSA disability records.

The Board has remanded the claims for reconsideration in light of additional evidence, including private treatment records from various VA and non-VA facilities. The Appellant is requesting that these matters be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for updated VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a left shoulder disability and sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted since the last final decision. The issues of service connection are now before the RO for further review.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from engaging in the acts of gainful employment, and therefore, his claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is denied.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability was rated at 10 percent effective August 13, 2018. The Board found that the evidence did not show a compensable rating prior to this date.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea disability is found to have begun during his military service, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

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

The Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorder (acid reflux), erectile dysfunction, and acquired psychiatric disorder are not service-connected.,There is insufficient evidence to support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during the Veteran's active service.

The Board has dismissed all the claims of service connection due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has granted service connection for a low back disability. The case is remanded to obtain an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date earlier than August 11, 2006, for the grant of a TDIU due to lack of evidence showing unemployability prior to that date.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep disorder, including sleep apnea syndrome, is related to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to determine if his current sleep disorder is related to his active service.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are found to be service-connected. The Veteran's insomnia claim is denied.,Service connection for pseudofolliculitis barbae is granted, but the Veteran is seeking a higher rating. Service connection for PTSD is also granted, but the Veteran seeks an increased rating due to worsening symptoms.

The Board has determined that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's OSA first manifested during service and was incurred therein. Service connection for OSA is granted. The Board also finds that there are issues with respect to the Veteran's right knee, left knee, and right ankle disorders due to lack of probative value of previous VA examination reports.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and secondary service connection due to his service-connected frontal sinus fracture. The decision found that there was no evidence linking OSA to service or a service-connected condition, and thus denied both claims.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during his deployment to Iraq and were diagnosed within one year of separation.