Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the schedular requirements for TDIU, but there is plausible evidence of unemployability as a result of her service-connected disabilities. The case is REMANDED to refer the claim for TDIU to the Director, Compensation Service, for extra-schedular consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was granted, with the decision finding that his symptoms were present in service and supported by medical evidence. The Board found that the Veteran had a current disability of sleep apnea, which began during active duty due to exposure to diesel fuel fumes, and there is no indication of aggravation or secondary service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his obesity, which in turn caused his obstructive sleep apnea. The claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as it was not caused by or aggravated by his military service, and there is no evidence that it is related to any service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for recurrent bronchitis, sleep disorder (insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea), eustachian tube dysfunction, chills, immune system disorder, and headache disorder have all been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to military service.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, as further development is necessary due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during or shortly after his military service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and seizure disorder due to lack of records from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, which may be related to service. The Veteran and his spouse provided testimony about symptoms during service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right leg, to include as secondary to diabetes mellitus type II is denied because there is no current diagnosis and no evidence linking it to active service.,Service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence that it began during active service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.

The Veteran's hypertensive retinopathy is granted as secondary to service-connected hypertension. The claim for a TDIU prior to February 3, 2011, is denied due to the Veteran already having a combined service-connected disability rating of 100 percent.

The Board has granted the reopening of claims for service connection for sleep apnea and migraine headaches, but has remanded both issues to obtain further development.

Service connection for low back strain has been granted.,Service connection for sleep apnea (secondary to service-connected schizophrenia and depressive disorder) has been denied.

The Board has found that the appellant's claim for DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 is not warranted due to a lack of continuous total disability rating for at least 10 years prior to death and was not rated as totally disabled continuously since release from active duty. The appeal regarding service connection for cause of death has been remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension. The respiratory disability and sleep apnea claims are remanded as new VA examinations are required.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for sleep apnea, increased rating for right knee disability, and increased rating for COPD have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals in writing.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep condition. The issue of entitlement to service connection for tinnitus is granted. The issues of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, increased rating for gall bladder removal residuals, and referral for compensation for scars are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the improper combination of sleep apnea and asthmatic bronchitis, which are evaluated under different diagnostic codes. The VA needs to separate these conditions and obtain updated VA examinations to accurately assess their severity.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for skin disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension (claimed as high blood pressure), and neurological disorder due to insufficient evidence or conflicting findings. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any diagnosed conditions related to these issues.

The Veteran's headache disorder, bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder with agoraphobia are all granted service connection. The rating for the psychiatric condition is set at 50 percent from May 23, 2010 to September 24, 2018.