Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is required for the remaining claims on appeal, including service connection for sleep apnea and cutaneous lupus and skin cancer.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the appeal is granted only in part as some issues are remanded.,Service connection has been restored for lumbar strain and PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his conditions were not found to warrant increased ratings or service connection. His PTSD remains at 30 percent, and he does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the case must be remanded to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset during his period of service and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and physical disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, but has remanded it for a VA medical opinion regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for Barrett’s esophagus with hiatal hernia, respiratory disability (including restricted lung capacity and chronic bronchitis), sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, right nephrolithiasis, and PTSD was denied.,PTSD received an initial rating of 70 percent, but no higher.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no evidence of its onset during service and concluding that it is more likely that the condition developed after service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea began during service and has been continuous since then, granting service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, is reopened. The claims for osteoarthritis of the shoulders, hands, and back are denied. The claim for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is also denied.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeals for service connection for various disorders.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU was dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his request.,His PTSD claim is denied with a rating of 50 percent, which is the highest disability rating available under the criteria.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals of the claims for sleep apnea and fatigue, claiming chronic fatigue syndrome.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected major depressive disorder, with Dr. V.Z.'s opinion being considered persuasive.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development due to the need for a new examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, including whether his obesity is related to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea disability is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for degenerative changes of the lumbosacral spine and tinnitus, finding that both conditions are related to service.

The Veteran's migraine headaches have been granted service connection with an effective date of March 21, 1996. The Board also found that the Veteran has other disabilities for which he is already receiving service connection.,Service connection was established for sleep apnea and major depressive disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been denied for right ear hearing loss disability, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and bilateral foot condition. The Veteran's claims for tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are granted. The Veteran's claims for vertigo, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nephrolithiasis, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for chronic lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations. A new examination must be provided.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current condition is as likely as not attributable to his military service.