Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted effective April 20, 2014. The Veteran's lumbar strain and myofascial syndrome claim is dismissed as the Veteran did not file a timely appeal.

The Veteran's claim for tinnitus and sleep apnea was denied as there is no evidence of in-service exposure or symptoms. The psychiatric disability, diagnosed as adjustment disorder with major depressive disorder with psychotic features, was granted as it began during service and is related to her migraines.,A 50% rating for migraines has been granted effective December 2, 2014.

Service connection for tail bone disorder and obstructive sleep apnea have been denied.,A higher initial rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar spondylosis is denied. Separate ratings of 10 percent each are granted for left and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy since July 18, 2016.

The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his right ankle sprain and dislocation status post surgery with scar was denied. The Board also found that the evidence did not support service connection for lumbosacral strain (low back pain) or sinus condition, as the VA examinations were inadequate.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable, with no evidence of a current diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. The Board finds that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation for his bilateral hearing loss.,Regarding service connection for cardiovascular disease, to include as due to exposure to herbicide agents and/or as secondary to PTSD, there is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current condition and any in-service exposures or service-connected conditions. The Board finds that the criteria for service connection have not been met.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD based on aggravation. The Veteran's sleep apnea is found to be aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased rating were dismissed. The Board found no evidence of hearing loss in the right ear, denied a higher rating for PTSD, granted a TDIU based on multiple service-connected disabilities, and remanded several issues.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for left eye scar and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical evidence. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a VA examination.

The Board has remanded cases for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's lumbar spine, cervical spine, and related neurological disabilities. The issues of service connection remain pending.

The Board denied payment or reimbursement for unauthorized medical expenses incurred at MPNBH on August 17, 2015, as the Veteran's condition was not of such a nature that a prudent layperson would have reasonably expected delay in seeking immediate medical attention to be hazardous to life or health.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the preponderance of evidence is against a link to active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board finds that it is at least as likely as not that his sleep apnea began during military service, specifically from repeated interrupted sleep while in Iraq.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of sleep apnea and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome and sleep apnea, finding no current diagnosis of these conditions. The Board also found that there was insufficient evidence to support a claim for secondary service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence for service connection of various conditions, including hypertension, a left-hand condition, sleep apnea, headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder. The Veteran will need to provide updated medical records and undergo examinations to support his claims.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for asthma is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining more recent VA treatment records and scheduling a respiratory examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, heart disease, and headaches due to inadequate opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred in service and is not related to his service-connected TBI. The Board found no evidence linking the obesity that led to the sleep apnea to any of his service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a right ankle inversion injury and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms did not stem from his in-service injuries or conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and maintaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.