Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied the Veteran's service connection claim for a right knee disability, and also remanded his increased rating claims for cervical strain and lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is denied as it does not qualify as a compensable disability.,Service connection for lumbar sprain, bilateral knee disability, and obstructive sleep apnea is denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Veteran's claim for morbid obesity is denied because obesity is not considered a compensable disability under VA regulations.,Service connection for atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure is remanded as the relationship between current diagnoses and in-service chest pain needs further evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim for sleep apnea with CPAP was not reopened, while the right foot hallux valgus and residual scar conditions received a 10% rating.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a Statement of the Case regarding his right shoulder tendonitis claim. The lumbosacral strain disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete development and need for additional examinations. The issues include bilateral hip strain, acquired psychiatric disorder, left lower extremity radiculopathy, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erectile dysfunction (ED), and loss of use of a creative organ.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea began during active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea and granted it, finding that a relationship exists between the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and his current sleep apnea. The effective date is not specified.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis was not related to his military service. The Board also remanded issues regarding neck and low back conditions due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the issue of service connection for neuropathy of the left lower extremity due to Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's asthma and sleep apnea have been granted service connection. The back disorder, TBI, knee disorders, and pain syndrome have not been granted service connection.,The Veteran has a current diagnosis of asthma and sleep apnea that is related to his active service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to outstanding private treatment records and additional development of asbestos exposure during service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and headaches, but denied service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's neck strain is also remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's service connection for sleep apnea with use of a CPAP is being remanded due to the VA examiner not addressing the issue of aggravation.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, sleep apnea, and headaches on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected mental health disorder. The effective dates for these conditions are not specified as they were already in effect at the time of the decision.

The Board denied service connection for a low back condition and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence did not support a link to active service or ACDUTRA.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for DM II is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion.,The Veteran's leg pain issue is dismissed as the Veteran withdrew it from appeal.,Service connection for OSA is granted, with a finding that his current diagnosis of OSA is related to his active military service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a thyroid disorder is remanded due to lack of evidence on direct or presumptive basis.,The Veteran's hip disability rating issue is remanded as the VA examination was conducted in 2017 and he testified that symptoms have worsened.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected asthma disability. The VA has remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the severity of his asthma disability, an effective date prior to April 29, 2009, and entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, left shoulder disability, and headaches to obtain additional medical opinions regarding whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus and granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, migraine headaches, sleep apnea, tinnitus, cervical spine injury, lumbar spine condition, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities, heart condition, prostate condition, left foot condition, right foot condition, and seizure disorder. The Veteran's claim for service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is granted.