Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea may be related to his service-connected chronic fatigue syndrome, but more evidence is needed to determine if it was aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the claims due to additional development being required, including consideration of new VA treatment and examination records.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for diabetes and hypertension were dismissed. The Board also denied increased ratings for her degenerative arthritis of the left knee and meniscal tear with degenerative arthritis of the right knee, but granted a separate rating of 10 percent for painful extension of each knee. Service connection was denied for tinnitus, sleep apnea, herniated cervical disc, and lumbar spine condition.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during his active military service and granted as a direct result of service connection.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was diagnosed during service and is considered to have started there, meeting the criteria for service connection.

The Board has vacated the January 2018 decision denying service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, left leg disorder, right leg disorder, hearing loss of the right ear, OSA, blood platelet disorder, and thyroid condition. The issues are remanded for further development.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and deep vein thrombosis, both considered as direct service connections. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also granted due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate VA medical opinions and inextricably intertwined issues. The case will be returned for further development, including new examinations.

The Board has remanded the cases of obstructive sleep apnea and a headache condition for further development. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed to determine if there is sufficient evidence to establish service connection.

The Board has remanded the claims of increased rating for degenerative disc disease of lumbosacral spine and TDIU prior to July 17, 2017 due to insufficient examination reports. The Veteran needs an adequate VA examination to determine the severity of his service-connected low back disorder.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and depression, but has remanded the issue of hypertension.

The Board dismissed the appeals due to the Veteran's death, and no service connection was granted for any condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and cirrhosis of the liver due to insufficient evidence. The claims are not currently decided on service connection grounds.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the effective date for hypertension was set at July 4, 2015.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea and an increased rating for TIA/stroke residuals due to insufficient information regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for multiple joint arthritis, left eye glaucoma, breathing disability, colon cancer, and psychiatric disorder due to lack of proper examination and evidence. The claim for sleep apnea is also remanded as new and material evidence was submitted.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine headaches are rated at 50% effective from the date of this decision. The other claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed.

Service connection is granted for sleep apnea and hypertension. Service connection is denied for high cholesterol, fibromyalgia, left shoulder disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, tinnitus, throat condition, respiratory condition, and acid reflux.