Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA Gulf War examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his sleep apnea. The examiner will address whether the Veteran’s disability pattern is related to presumed environmental exposures during service in Southwest Asia or any other event or circumstance of service.

The Veteran's 40 percent rating for chronic lumbosacral strain/sprain syndrome with degenerative joint disease (back disability) was restored effective May 1, 2016.

The Veteran's right wrist CTS release surgery is rated at 50 percent since September 25, 2013. The Veteran's left wrist CTS release surgery is rated at 40 percent since the same date. Service connection for OSA was denied. A TDIU has been granted due to service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease with sleep apnea is granted, effective June 15, 2005. The effective date of the grant of TDIU is also set at August 15, 2003.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of right knee, left knee, and sleep apnea disabilities are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations. The current rating for PTSD remains at 70 percent.

The Veteran's appeal for sleep apnea was dismissed. The claims for right ear hearing loss, tinnitus, and PTSD were not granted as the evidence did not support a finding of service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for sleep apnea and hypertension due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's claim for sleep apnea is reopened, but a new medical opinion is needed regarding its onset during service or relationship with his posttraumatic stress disorder. For hypertension, a new medical opinion is required to address whether it was caused by diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's service connection claims for an acquired psychiatric disorder, tinnitus, sleep apnea, and headaches are all granted.

The Veteran's service connection claims for sleep apnea and hypertension have been granted as the evidence shows these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain and service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including COPD, aortic stenosis, sleep apnea, and depression have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The hearing loss and tinnitus ratings remain denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied, while his right ankle disability rating reduction from 30% to 10% was granted. The decision is mixed as it addressed both issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a right knee disorder, cervical spine condition, back condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depressive disorder), stomach condition, right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition, right wrist condition, left wrist condition, chronic fatigue, and sleep apnea. The Board also denied reopening the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right knee disorder.

The Board has determined that additional development is required before the claims on appeal may be decided. The Veteran's sleep apnea and IBS are remanded for new VA examinations to determine their nature and etiology, as well as whether they are related to service-connected disabilities. Migraine headaches are also remanded due to its potential secondary relationship with sleep apnea.

The Veteran's anxiety disorder is aggravated by his service-connected migraines, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected anxiety disorder, and he has been granted service connection for this condition.,Service connection for Bell's Palsy was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability during service or due to an in-service event.,Service connection for dementia was denied.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims, including sleep apnea, glaucoma, cataracts and presbyopia, orthostatic dizziness (vertigo), hypertension, and acid reflux. The claims are also being remanded for a rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea during service. The Veteran must be provided with a VA examination to determine if his sleep apnea had its initial manifestations during military service.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further examination and opinion regarding service connection for lumbar spine disability, obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of sleep apnea syndrome, finding that there was insufficient evidence to show it was incurred or aggravated during his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for acid reflux, bilateral shoulder muscle spasms, chest muscle spasms, sinus disorder, and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations.