Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and an acquired psychiatric disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a link to service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further development and review of financial eligibility for special monthly pension (SMP) based on aid and attendance/housebound.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected PTSD aggravated his obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, skin condition, sleep apnea, and lumbar spine disability due to lack of evidence showing a current disability in each case.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for diabetes mellitus type II, vitamin D deficiency, and sleep disorder (OSA) to include as secondary to service-connected disabilities, including vestibular neuronitis. The VA will provide new opinions regarding these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD is granted. However, the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability remains denied.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted as service connected. The lung disorder and atrial fibrillation claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was reopened, granted. The right knee disability is related to his service-connected right leg fracture residuals and granted. Service connection for left hip disability and sleep apnea were denied. A compensable rating of 10% was assigned for the residuals of fracture in the right leg.

The Veteran's claims for syncope, previously claimed as blackouts and seizures; gastritis; obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); and tinnitus have been granted. The decision also remanded the issues of service connection for epilepsy (previously claimed as blackouts and seizures) and gastritis.

The Veteran's initial compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,Issues related to groin strain with right testicular pain, a right leg condition associated with groin strain, breathing problems, sleep apnea, acid reflux (GERD), and low back disability have been remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was diagnosed during service and is considered to have started there. The Board granted the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea syndromes was denied due to lack of nexus. The VA granted an initial rating of 50 percent for unspecified trauma and stressor related disorder and adjustment disorder, but denied a higher rating and effective dates for the disorders.

The Veteran's service connection claims for peripherical neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities, peripheral neuropathy and restless leg syndrome of the bilateral lower extremities, and obstructive sleep apnea are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.,Specifically, a VA medical opinion is needed to address whether these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain was granted. The claims for increased ratings for the left and right knees were remanded.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is rated at 40 percent effective August 1, 2008. The appeal for a TDIU remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal seeking increases in the 'staged' ratings for tinea versicolor, lumbosacral strain, and right and left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome was dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and left total knee replacement are being remanded for further evaluation.,The issue of a higher rating for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity is also being remanded. ,The extension of the temporary total rating for right ankle convalescence beyond February 29, 2008 is not warranted.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition and sleep apnea are not service-connected.,His gastrointestinal condition is also not service-connected. However, his GERD has been granted service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her service-connected left shoulder, cervical, and lumbosacral strain due to outstanding VA treatment records and additional examinations.