Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of chronic fatigue syndrome is granted. Service connection for this condition is also granted. The claims for low back condition, peripheral neuropathy (left lower extremity), and sleep disturbances are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a chronic headache disability, chronic upper respiratory infections, and sleep apnea (claimed as inability to breathe), finding that there is no current diagnosis of these conditions and that they are not related to service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left foot disability, ovarian cyst, sinusitis, arthritis, abdominal pain, chest pain, low back disability with radiculopathy of the lower extremities, sleep apnea, neuroma of the left foot, fibromyalgia, diabetes mellitus, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and anemia. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's OSA and depressive disorder, as well as to clarify the nature and severity of his service-connected OSTSRD. The claims are being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spine disorder and sleep disorder (including sleep apnea and insomnia) due to lack of cooperation during previous VA examinations. The case is now being sent back for further examination.

The Veteran's headaches and sleep apnea are found to be related to his active service.,The Veteran's fatigue is a symptom of his PTSD and sleep apnea, not a separate disability for compensation purposes.

The Veteran's claim for chronic fatigue syndrome, insomnia disorder, and sleep apnea is denied as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.,Service connection for insomnia disorder is denied because the evidence does not establish a link between the condition and service. The Veteran’s insomnia is found to be related to his Gulf War exposure but not directly caused by it.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for a stomach disability has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. The Board grants this issue.,The Veteran's claims regarding sleep apnea, right knee disabilities, left knee disabilities, right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, lumbar paravertebral fibromyositis, and anxiety disorder are all remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's OSA is caused by his service, specifically his in-service motor vehicle accident and subsequent TBI.

Service connection granted for sleep apnea, an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and PTSD), ischemic heart disease, and bilateral gynecomastia. Service connection was denied for borderline first degree AV block, gastroenteritis, and chronic constipation.,A 10 percent rating is granted for anterior chest wall syndrome with atypical chest pain.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for a VA examination and an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's right great toe fracture and hypertension/sleep apnea claims are remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC). The TDIU claim is also remanded due to the failure to issue an SOC.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeals. The appeal for TDIU was granted.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being added to his file and the need for a Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC).

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection and increased disability ratings as they have been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left knee disabilities. The appeals are dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal regarding a higher rating for left tibia and fibular fracture.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and further development of evidence.