Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Board has determined that the initial denial of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is not final due to the submission of new and material evidence. The claim is being remanded to obtain an addendum VA medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred in or related to his military service, and if it is aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, including retroperitoneal fibrosis and tinnitus. The claims of GERD and sleep apnea are still pending and will be considered in conjunction with the TDIU determination.

The Board has remanded the claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus, as secondary to service-connected hypothyroidism or sleep apnea due to insufficient reasoning in the June 2015 VA examination report.

The Board has found the VA examiner's opinion inadequate and remands for further examination to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for depression is being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the left knee and residuals of right knee patellectomy are being remanded. The previous denial of these claims remains in effect.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to his service, but more evidence is needed to determine this.

The Board has remanded the TDIU claim due to insufficient evidence and requests for updated VA examinations, SSA records, and employment education information. The Veteran's disabilities are expected to be evaluated in detail.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's left knee disability and obstructive sleep apnea claims will be reviewed again with new information.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral lower extremity cold injury, tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea, and PTSD were denied. The claim for right thumb tendonitis was partially granted with a temporary total disability period but not an increased rating above 20 percent.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diabetes mellitus due to any incident of his active duty service. The claims for sleep apnea and lumbosacral disc disease with left leg sciatica are remanded as additional medical opinions are needed.

The Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is granted as service connected. The increased disability ratings for Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbar Spine are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD is at least as likely as not related to his current Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and thus grants service connection for OSA as secondary to PTSD.

The Veteran's right foot planter fasciitis, degenerative joint disease of the right foot, obstructive sleep apnea, liver disability (fatty liver disease), and psychiatric disability (major depressive disorder) have all been granted service connection. The Veteran also has a left foot disability that is service-connected.

The Board dismissed the appeals concerning entitlement to service connection for a low back condition, right knee and lower leg condition, PTSD, and granted the appeal for sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional VA clinical records, scheduling examinations, and determining the nature and etiology of the Veteran's conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for MRSA, sleep apnea, residuals of fibrocystic breast disease, and residuals of a peri urethral tear and clitoral numbness due to lack of evidence showing current disabilities. The claims are remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection, including VA treatment records and examinations.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for a skin condition and heart condition were withdrawn prior to the issuance of a Board decision. The appeal for obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to PTSD, is remanded. The appeal for a compensable evaluation for bilateral hearing loss is also remanded. The appeal for TDIU is also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbosacral strain with mild degenerative arthritis, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity or continuity of symptomatology within one year after service and attributing the current condition to a motor vehicle accident several decades post-service.