Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea, to include as secondary to his service-connected sinusitis, is denied because there is no evidence linking the sleep apnea to his time in service or to his service-connected condition.

The Veteran's hepatitis C was rated as noncompensable prior to April 20, 2016 and increased to 20 percent effective April 20, 2016. The Board found no higher ratings were warranted for the periods in question. Sleep apnea service connection is remanded due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea, Meniere’s disease, and BPPV have been granted. The Veteran is also entitled to TDIU from January 7, 2012 to June 19, 2014. Service connection for cerebellar vermian atrophy and depression are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is denied. The Veteran's tinnitus and migraines are granted, with a 50% initial disability rating assigned. Service connection for lumbosacral strain is granted effective February 17, 2012, but the Veteran's claim for higher ratings remains pending. Service connection for PTSD is granted with an initial 70% disability rating and TDIU status from February 17, 2012.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed conditions, including a back disability, sleep apnea, skin disability, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, were not incurred or aggravated during his active service. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for any of these conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for herniated disc, asthma, emphysema, arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), diabetes mellitus (DM), sleep apnea, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and renal insufficiency with hypertension (HTN) due to incomplete service records.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to his active service, thus denying the claim for service connection.

The Board has remanded the case due to errors in its previous decisions regarding service connection for sleep apnea and related issues. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered with a new medical opinion.

The case is being remanded for further development to address the Veteran's back and left shoulder disabilities, as well as his claims for higher ratings and TDIU. The Veteran will be provided with another VA examination to assess the current nature and severity of his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied, while some service connection claims were granted or reopened. The appeal is remanded for further action on several issues.

The Veteran's hypertension is denied as there is no evidence of a disease or injury incurred in service.,Obstructive sleep apnea is denied due to lack of in-service diagnosis and no medical opinion linking it to service.,The cause of death, cardio pulmonary arrest, was not related to the Veteran's service.,DIC under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for the cause of death is denied as there is no evidence that VA care caused or contributed substantially to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's lumbar strain is granted as secondary to his service-connected knee condition.,Service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the nose is granted based on in-service sun exposure.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a psychiatric disorder (to include PTSD), and erectile dysfunction. The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder claim will also be remanded for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for residuals of a left elbow contusion, gastroenteritis, acid reflux, and other conditions are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,Service connection is being reopened for residuals of a left elbow contusion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to conflicting medical evidence and the need for further clarification of the Veteran's in-service symptoms. The VA will obtain updated treatment records, verify any claimed exposure, and provide an addendum opinion from a qualified medical professional.

The Board has denied service connection for a right knee disability and remanded the issues of entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability (other than sleep apnea) and hypertension. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and onychomycosis, based on service aggravation. The remaining issues of service connection for a psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, peripheral neuropathy, and restless leg syndrome are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right knee disabilities, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hearing loss, left and right shoulder disabilities, and thoracolumbar spine disability are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,Service connection is not granted for any of these conditions as the evidence does not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Board has decided to remand the case for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the nature, etiology, and service connection of the Veteran's sleep apnea.