Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board denied service connection for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Skin Disorder, as well as an initial compensable rating for post-operative left inguinal hernia. The effective date of the grant of service connection for post-operative left inguinal hernia was not addressed in this decision.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, right elbow disorder, bilateral foot disorder, sinusitis, and rhinitis were not found to be related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for COPD, sleep apnea, and dental disability (broken teeth) were denied. The rating reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent for right shoulder strain with tendonitis and degenerative joint disease was granted. The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for PTSD, major depressive disorder, and alcohol abuse is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and opinion regarding service connection, rating assignment, and effective date issues.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left leg osteosarcoma, finding that there was no direct evidence linking the condition to his military service. The Board also noted that osteosarcomas are not considered presumptively associated with Agent Orange exposure.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further examination to determine if it is related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The case is remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand two cases for further examination and evaluation due to the Veteran's complaints of worsening symptoms.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted as secondary to his service-connected physical disabilities.,VA has determined that the Veteran is not entitled to an effective date prior to May 21, 2013 for the grants of service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left knee stiffness has been granted. The restoration of a 20 percent rating for service-connected hemorrhoids from February 1, 2014 to September 25, 2015 is also granted. The remaining issues are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbar radiculopathy and remanded the issue of increased rating for lumbosacral strain.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by service-connected hypertension.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and headaches have been granted service connection, with a 50% rating for headaches.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, high cholesterol, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (claimed as PTSD, anxiety, and major depressive disorder). The case was remanded for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the right knee tear.

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

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

The Veteran's right knee disability is not established, and his bilateral hearing loss and sleep apnea are also not established. The Veteran was granted service connection for chest pain (lump in sternum).,Service connection for the remaining conditions has been denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as there is no current diagnosis of this condition and the evidence does not support a link to service or service-connected PTSD.

Your claims for service connection and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional VA treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.