Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, neurological disabilities of the arms and legs, and a chest disability. The remand includes obtaining additional medical records, conducting VA examinations, and addressing the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has restored the ratings for lumbosacral strain and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, but has remanded to obtain additional medical evidence and conduct further examinations.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates have been denied as the earliest date of entitlement is the day following his discharge from active duty.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for tinnitus has been denied as there is no legal basis to assign a higher rating.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder is granted as service connected, while hyperglycemia and cervical spine disability are denied. Diabetes mellitus and sleep apnea were not diagnosed during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and right hip contusion due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology, and a need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left foot hammer toes, right foot hammer toes, and ischemic heart disease have been denied. The Veteran's service connection claim for obstructive sleep apnea has been granted. Service connection for acquired psychiatric disability (depressive disorder with anxious features) is also granted.,Service connection for left foot hammer toes and right foot hammer toes was not established as the evidence did not show a current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea disability as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, but denied service connection for hypertension. The decision also grants a TDIU and awards a 70% rating for PTSD.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea, respiratory disability, back disability, fungal infection of the bilateral feet, and acquired psychiatric disability due to insufficient evidence in the record.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for sleep apnea. The case is being remanded for further development, including obtaining an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the other claims due to insufficient evidence on their merits.

The Board has denied an initial compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss and has remanded the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to bronchial asthma.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there is no evidence of its onset during active service or a link to any in-service injury or disease.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during his active service, and thus granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's cerebrovascular accident and chronic headaches are granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD with left pleural reaction and bronchial asthma. The Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and status post myocardial infarction with coronary artery disease are also granted as secondary to his service-connected COPD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate spine examinations and a need for new examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's lumbosacral strain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development and an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss disability and TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support higher ratings, and it was determined that the Veteran could still obtain and maintain employment despite his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for left and right shoulder disabilities, low back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and hypertension have been denied.,Service connection is not granted as the evidence does not establish an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him incapable of maintaining substantially gainful employment from the period beginning February 4, 2017. TDIU is granted for this period.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional examinations and evaluations regarding his service-connected conditions, particularly those related to sleep apnea.