Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for cirrhosis of the liver was denied as there is no current diagnosis of this condition.,The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his ventral hernia was also denied, with the Board finding that a noncompensable evaluation was appropriate.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea syndrome was not shown to have manifested during service and is not attributable to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, a chronic multisymptom illness, sleep apnea, and a psychiatric disorder are not supported by the evidence of record. The appeals have been remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding these conditions.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and fibromyalgia should be remanded due to incomplete information about his military service, lack of medical opinions addressing causation or aggravation, and need for clarification on Persian Gulf veteran status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for anxiety disorder and depression are being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the claim of service connection for migraine headaches.,The Board is also remanding the Veteran's claims for service connection for an anxiety disorder secondary to a right inguinal hernia, depression secondary to hydrocele, and migraine headaches.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is not service-connected as it did not manifest during active service and there is no evidence of a chronic disease within one year of separation. The Veteran's current hearing loss is attributed to the natural progression of aging.,There is no evidence that the Veteran has a head scar or TBI related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus from February 17, 2017 and thereafter is granted. The other claims remain pending.

The Board finds that the evidence is at least in equipoise on whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is etiologically related to service or his service-connected conditions. Therefore, service connection for sleep apnea is granted.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began during active service and are related to his current condition. The claim was reopened due to new evidence received since the previous denial.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including those for osteoporosis of the femurs, back disorder, right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension. Additional development is needed to address conflicting medical opinions and consider new evidence.

The appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is dismissed. Service connection is granted for Dupuytren’s Contracture, bilateral knee chondromalacia patella, and tinnitus. The claim for deviated nasal septum, rhinitis, and sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sleep apnea and his service-connected peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined with his claims for workers' compensation and must be remanded to obtain relevant records. Additionally, he needs medical examinations or opinions regarding his lumbar spine disability, left hip and shoulder disabilities, and Guillain-Barre syndrome.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and a need for updated VA medical records. The claim will be reconsidered with this new information.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the submission of new and material evidence. The TDIU claim is also being remanded as additional development may be needed, including obtaining SSA disability determination records and VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a medical examination to determine if his current condition is related to in-service snoring.

The Board denied service connection for mechanical low back pain and peripheral vestibular disorders (dizziness) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected chronic oral antral sinus fistula.,Service connection was not granted for either condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of his service-connected migraine headaches, left foot disorder, and right foot disorder were also denied.

The Board has dismissed all the claims for service connection due to the death of the appellant.