Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a recurrent sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, is being remanded due to the need for additional medical records and information from SSA.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension due to new and material evidence. The claims for sleep disorder, diabetes mellitus, residuals of left fibula fracture, neuritis of the left foot, and left ankle scars are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's appeals for lumbar spine, left knee, right knee, bilateral leg tingling, and increased rating for left knee scar have been dismissed due to withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran.,The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to his service-connected depression.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased evaluations have been dismissed due to her withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, hypertension and kidney disease secondary to service-connected lumbar strain, tinnitus, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), and right lower extremity radiculopathy. The decision also remanded his claim for service connection for headaches.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for deviated septum and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence to support a nexus between these conditions and his military service.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability is rated at a 20 percent effective January 17, 2008 and at a 40 percent effective August 21, 2013.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied. The Board found that the Veteran’s hearing levels did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 6100. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to inadequate opinion regarding aggravation by asbestosis and onset during service.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain and right ankle sprain have been rated, but the appeals for increased ratings are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's applications to reopen his claims for service connection for low back disorder, right ankle instability, and sleep apnea. The claims are remanded for additional development.

The Board dismissed all claims due to the death of the appellant.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that his current condition is causally related to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service records from qualifying periods of Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) were not considered in the previous decision, and therefore remands are required to consider these periods.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's sleep apnea as secondary to his service-connected residuals of maxilla fracture (incomplete Lefort). The decision is based on a finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea was aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and remanded the claim of other specified schizophrenia and psychotic disorder. The Veteran's OSA is not related to his military service, as there are no in-service complaints or diagnoses. His current condition was diagnosed 25 years after separation from service.,Regarding the schizophrenia and psychotic disorder, the Board found that while the Veteran has been diagnosed with these conditions, they were not discussed in the September 2016 rating decision. The claim remains on appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of various disabilities.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Board finds new and material evidence has been submitted, allowing the reopening of the claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being obtained and a need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for Major Depressive Disorder and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The appeal regarding eligibility for VA medical treatment for a psychosis or mental illness under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1702 is dismissed as the Veteran's major depressive disorder now qualifies him for such treatment.

The Veteran's claim for PTSD was reopened and granted. The claims for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Headaches and Migraines were denied.