Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected conditions, including increased ratings for lumbar and cervical spine disabilities, TBI, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board has determined that additional examinations are needed due to the possibility of worsening symptoms since the last VA examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee post arthropathy has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease is being remanded.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to the service-connected residuals of shell fragment wound. The right hip DJD, impairment of the thigh, and muscle injury are all rated at 50 percent. The deep and nonlinear scar on the right lower extremity is rated at 10 percent, while the superficial and linear scar is rated at 0 percent. Service connection for PTSD is granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to a technical issue with the RAMP program. The case will be processed again in accordance with the RAMP procedures.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea syndrome. The Veteran's vision loss and/or blindness of the left eye was not caused or permanently worsened by his service-connected disabilities, and his occipital neuralgia with migraine headaches have not resulted in very frequent, completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are productive of severe economic inadaptability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating increases due to incomplete records, conflicting medical opinions, and lack of proper range of motion testing.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to clarify the Veteran's sleep apnea and its relationship to his service, service-connected conditions, or obesity.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic lumbosacral strain is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including a new VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dizziness, allergies, sleep apnea, anemia, fatigue, erectile dysfunction, sterility, a skin condition, headaches, refractive error, bronchitis, and unspecified body aches has been denied.,No new evidence was received to reopen the claims for service connection for paralysis, neck to left foot, and back injury or passive aggressive personality disorder.

The Board has found that the RO failed to provide proper VCAA notice and is therefore remanding the case for further action.

The Board has granted the Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for a lumbosacral spine condition, and remanded it for further development.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, obstructive sleep apnea, memory loss claimed as secondary to TBI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than PTSD. The appeals were remanded for further action on some issues.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a TDIU claim.

The Board has remanded several issues including service connection for various conditions, a rating higher than 20 percent for degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbar spine, and a rating higher than 10 percent for left lower extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are also being remanded.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea due to new and material evidence. The Veteran's current diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is found to have its onset during his military service, specifically from hours spent flying at high altitudes. Service connection for asthma as secondary to GERD and sleep apnea is also granted. For the initial period on appeal beginning September 15, 2009, a 30% rating for GERD is granted.

The Veteran's initial higher rating for Headache Syndrome prior to August 12, 2015 was denied. A 50% disability rating is granted from that date onwards. The claims of entitlement to initial compensable ratings for Right Hip Degenerative Arthritis and Left Hip Degenerative Arthritis are remanded. The claim of entitlement to an increased rating for Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disc Syndrome is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left lower extremity joint pain, headaches, and sleep disorder due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The Veteran is presumed exposed to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia during her service.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus, but denied service connection for hyperlipidemia as secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral plantar fasciitis with right heel spur and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a relationship between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected disabilities.