Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is at least as likely as not related to his time in service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The claim has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The appeal is granted for service connection for a back disorder, but the other issues remain remanded.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was diagnosed during his active duty service and has continued since then. The Board finds that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to his in-service diagnosis, thus granting service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD and anxiety. The evidence shows that the Veteran's sleep disturbances are at least as likely as not due to his PTSD, which is a service-connected condition.

The Veteran's claim for a 100% rating for service-connected coronary atherosclerotic heart disease is granted from November 12, 2012 to February 13, 2013. The issues of service connection for sleep apnea disability and restless leg syndrome are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disorder is denied.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD and alcohol dependence with alcohol induced mood disorder are granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were denied, with the effective date being October 11, 2013.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and diabetes due to a lack of medical examination. The Veteran is currently in receipt of service connection for PTSD and hypertension.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and requires additional examinations. The Veteran's left knee disability is not service connected, his acquired psychiatric disability (including anxiety and depression) may be related to service, and obstructive sleep apnea may also have a service origin.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but denied service connection for right ankle tarsal coalition calcaneonavicular and bilateral pes planus.

The Board has granted secondary service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as it is aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Board has remanded the case due to a procedural issue and needs further examination for an opinion on the etiology of the veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia, but has remanded these issues due to additional development needed.

The Veteran's appeal is REMANDED for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling appropriate examinations to address the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.,The Veteran has multiple issues on appeal that require further examination and review.

The Veteran's service connection claims for a sleep disorder, bilateral hearing loss, low back disorder, left knee disability, and right knee disability have been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not have any of these conditions at the time of his claim or since.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for lung cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and pseudofolliculitis barbae due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea likely began during his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea but has remanded the issue of service connection for traumatic brain injury due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left-hand disorder, right-hand disorder, left eye disorder, sleep apnea, bilateral knee disorder, bilateral shin splints, and low back disorder have all been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses or evidence of these conditions in the record.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating determinations due to outstanding service treatment records, need for VA examinations, and inadequate medical opinions.