Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various disabilities, a reduction of the rating for prostate cancer residuals, and TDIU. The Veteran's claims are pending and need further investigation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for a bilateral foot disability (including plantar fasciitis) and obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle arthritis (gout), left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, bilateral eye disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The decision was based on a lack of in-service diagnosis or treatment for these conditions.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint/disc disease was denied an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to November 11, 2015.,The Veteran's lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint/disc disease was granted a 50 percent rating effective from November 11, 2015.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right lower extremity was denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent from July 18, 2018.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left lower extremity was denied an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent from July 18, 2018.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of its onset during service and concluding that it is not related to his military service.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to service, but more information is needed from a qualified examiner.

The Board has granted service connection for pulmonary embolism as secondary to medication taken for service-connected cervical spine degenerative arthritis. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting diagnoses and lack of clarity on whether his right ankle injury could have caused or aggravated his back conditions.

The Board has determined that additional examinations and evaluations are needed for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, as well as to address his claims regarding PTSD and major depressive disorder. The appeals will be remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected left ear hearing loss is not rated higher than the current noncompensable level.,Right ear hearing loss was not incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's low back disorder, diagnosed as lumbosacral strain, is related to his military service.,Resolving all doubt in the Veteran’s favor, his sleep apnea began in service.

The Veteran's appeals were dismissed due to his death prior to the issuance of an appellate decision.

The Veteran's service-connected hepatitis C, lumbosacral disc degeneration with narrowing, diabetes mellitus, and PTSD are all denied. The Veteran is not granted higher ratings for any of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to missing records from the Moncrief Army Medical Center. Additionally, an SOC is needed on issues of increased ratings for knee conditions, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and service connection for hammertoes, sleep apnea, toe fungus, sinusitis, rhinitis, hearing loss, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, cervical spine disability, left shoulder disability, left forearm disability, right shoulder disability, and right forearm disability.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have begun during his active duty service.,The Veteran is determined to be unemployable due to his service-connected back and left foot disabilities, effective March 26, 2014.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches and chronic facial pain are causing his sleep deprivation, which he claims is equivalent to sleep apnea. The Board has ordered a new medical opinion to address the relationship between these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, adjustment disorder with disturbance of emotion and conduct, and obstructive sleep apnea have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The claim for an initial compensable evaluation for pseudofolliculitis is also being remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claims are granted for osteoarthritis of the shoulders, knees, OSA, hypertension, CHF, diabetes, and PTSD.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to service and the claim for this condition has been granted. The evaluation of his left foot disability remains pending.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for asthma was granted. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence in the VA opinion.