Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected chronic lumbosacral strain (back disability) is remanded due to the need for updated medical records and a more contemporaneous VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for various conditions including left and right knee disabilities, sleep apnea, TBI, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and an acquired psychiatric disability. The Veteran's current hearing loss in the right ear is not considered a compensable disability.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's claimed sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and periodic limb movement disorder. The issues are being remanded for this purpose.

The Veteran's death was not caused by any service-connected disability, and the Board denied both his claim for dependency and indemnity compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 and his claim for service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not result in a loss or loss of use of one or both lower extremities, and he does not qualify for specially adapted housing or home adaptation grants.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a neck disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for tinnitus, but has remanded his claims for increased ratings and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his sleep apnea (which includes bronchial asthma) is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and an examination.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected asthma, finding that the evidence did not show an in-service event or disease and that OSA was more likely due to obesity rather than asthma.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to outstanding National Guard service treatment records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because he failed to report for multiple VA examinations in October 2015 without good cause and entitlement to TDIU could not be established without current VA examinations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for arthritis was reopened and granted. Service connection for sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and hypertension were remanded.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for retinitis pigmentosa was granted with an effective date of February 16, 1977 due to clear and unmistakable error (CUE) in the March 31, 1977 rating decision.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset during his active military service. The decision was made in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to the need for updated VA examinations to determine the current nature and severity of her service-connected cervical spine disability, lumbosacral spine disability, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, and PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for hearing loss is denied, but his claims for sleep apnea and GERD are granted. The Board also found that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating for GERD.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding no nexus between his current condition and active military service or his service-connected allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's spouse is not blind or nearly so, but her deteriorating eyesight requires significant assistance from the Veteran and results in needing help to avoid hazards in their daily environment. The Board has granted special monthly compensation for aid and attendance.

The Board has remanded the cases of service connection for gout, OSA, right leg disability, hypertension, and low back disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset or relationship to service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a bilateral foot condition. The claims are being remanded for further development.