Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided to schedule the Veteran for an examination on his claim of sleep apnea, as he needs additional information and documentation from his family members or former service members.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding no evidence linking his current condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's hearing loss is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, and the claim is denied.,There is insufficient evidence to establish a current sleep disorder diagnosis or link it to service. The claim for a sleep disorder (claimed as Sleep Apnea) is denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression. The claim for a higher evaluation for lumbosacral strain is remanded.

The Board found that termination of TDIU from December 1, 2017 was not proper due to the Veteran's employer providing special accommodations for his service-connected disabilities. The earlier effective date claim for June 1, 2015 is also remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD and is not etiologically related to service. Therefore, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for deep vein thrombosis, left lower extremity; pulmonary embolism; and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete records and need for further medical examination.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated treatment records and for the Veteran to undergo a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded due to insufficient evidence in the previous VA opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for a right knee meniscus tear, but denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, and a right foot disorder. The decision is based on the Veteran's history of in-service treatment for knee issues and post-service surgical intervention.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions and a need for further development. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being evaluated again to determine if it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for shrapnel scars to the left knee and foot is dismissed.,Service connection was denied for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and right and left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy as secondary to service-connected diabetes mellitus type II or PTSD.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea, prostate cancer, acid reflux, and kidney disease. The Veteran's claims for these conditions are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder. His diabetes mellitus type II and post-traumatic stress disorder are both rated at their maximum levels, with the PTSD receiving a higher rating due to its severity. The effective dates for service connection of diabetes mellitus type II and post-traumatic stress disorder remain unchanged.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as secondary to his service-connected dysthymia disorder and denied his claim for a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to his service-connected dysthymia disorder.

The Board has determined that the VA examiner's opinion is inadequate to fairly adjudicate the Veteran’s claim for service connection. The Veteran contends her obstructive sleep apnea is due to her period of service, specifically her service-connected asthma. A new addendum medical opinion addressing whether it is at least as likely as not (50 percent probability or more) that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is due to her service-connected asthma and whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by her service-connected asthma is required.

The Board has determined that the VA medical opinions are inadequate and requires additional examination to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected conditions, including hypertension, esophagitis, medications for esophagitis, and nephrolithiasis.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The case is now remanded for further development.

The Veteran's ganglion cyst of the left ankle and bilateral foot disability (claimed as plantar fasciitis) are not service-connected.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is service-connected, but only secondary to his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder. The hemorrhoids are denied due to their pre-existence in service, and sinusitis is denied based on lack of current diagnosis.