Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches, sinusitis, and sleep apnea due to missing service records. The Veteran's attorney argues that these conditions are related to undiagnosed illnesses or chronic multisymptom illnesses.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and a sleep disorder other than sleep apnea, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or related to active duty. The Veteran's claims for sinus and respiratory disorders are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sleep apnea may be related to his service-connected asthma, but needs further examination and evidence to determine this definitively.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and an opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's back disability, including whether it is related to service or any pre-existing conditions.

The appeals for various conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Veteran's death was not due to a service-connected disability, as his chondrosarcoma did not manifest within one year of separation from active duty and is not otherwise related to service. The Board found that the cause of death was sepsis due to metastatic chondrosarcoma.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the increased rating for lumbosacral strain, status post back surgery for degenerative disc disease. As a result, this issue is dismissed.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, tinnitus, right ear hearing loss, left ear hearing loss, headaches, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy (left upper extremity), peripheral neuropathy (right upper extremity), peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve, left lower extremity), peripheral neuropathy (sciatic nerve, right lower extremity), and peripheral neuropathy (femoral nerve, left lower extremity) are all denied. The Board has remanded the claims for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and examination, including for a VA audiology evaluation to determine if the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss disability is related to service. The back, knee, sleep apnea, and sinus issues are also being remanded for additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding service connection for hypertension, sleep disorder (OSA), GERD, erectile dysfunction, prostate disorder, skin disorder, and respiratory disorder, as well as special monthly compensation.

The Veteran's bilateral shoulder strain, lumbosacral strain, right knee disability (including right knee strain, degenerative arthritis, and medial compartment narrowing), and left knee strain were all granted service connection. The Veteran's clavicular pain was denied as there is no current diagnosis.,Acne vulgaris was also granted service connection.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for otitis media was denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Service connection for the right shoulder disorder was reopened, but denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.

The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is remanded due to a worsening of his disabilities since the last examination, requiring an updated VA medical evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have current disabilities for which service connection can be granted, including arrhythmia, right ear hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, cognitive disorder, left ear hearing loss, IBS with GERD, hemorrhoids, and migraines. The claims are being remanded to allow further development.

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

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded as the VA needs to review his medical records and conduct a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or retaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding her active duty and National Guard service, particularly concerning ACDUTRA and INACDUTRA periods from 2003 to 2009. The appellant must provide verification of these periods and any related treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being remanded for further evaluation as the last VA examinations were conducted in October 2014, which is considered too old to accurately assess his current condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was caused or chronically worsened by the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.