Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left hip, left knee, and left elbow disabilities. The right elbow, right hip, right knee, obstructive sleep apnea, and chronic diarrhea claims are remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine and intervertebral disc syndrome with right lower extremity radiculopathy. The other claims were denied.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and erectile dysfunction. The opinions are needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or secondary to PTSD.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for her lumbar spine disability and TDIU due to worsening symptoms. A new VA examination is required to assess the current severity of her service-connected spine disability.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral knee and hip arthritis, hypertension, and OSA. The Veteran's left and right knees were not shown to have manifested within the first year after discharge from service, and there is no evidence of a chronic disease during service or within one year post-service. For his hips, the preponderance of evidence does not show that he had hip arthritis to a compensable degree within one year of separation. The Board also denied service connection for OSA as it was proximately due to his service-connected depression and hypertension.

The Board has determined that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, as there are indications it may be related to his service. The case is being remanded for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for various conditions due to receipt of additional relevant service medical records. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered.

The Veteran's claims for service connection of a right elbow disorder and right upper extremity neuropathy are remanded.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for various conditions, including right wrist sprain, lumbar strain, hip trochanteric bursitis, ankle sprains, and headaches, are also remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current OSA is related to service or a service-connected disability, specifically his bilateral foot pain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is service-connected, with no disputes over the rating or effective date.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that an addendum opinion is needed to address whether his sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected diabetes and coronary artery disease. The issues of dental treatment are referred to the RO.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and a total disability rating have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw all of his appeal status.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, chronic anxiety disorder with anger and depression symptoms, headaches with memory loss (claimed as migraines), and sleep apnea have been denied. The decision to deny the claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss is final.,New evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for chronic anxiety disorder with anger and depression symptoms and headaches with memory loss (claimed as migraines). These claims are now pending.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred or aggravated during his military service, and the Board denied service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of sleep apnea was denied as the May 5, 2016 decision represents the later of the two dates and no reconsideration can be done under VA regulations.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is currently rated at 40 percent, but the Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating.,The Veteran's PTSD and other service-connected conditions combine to preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary heart disease (claimed as enlarged heart) has been reopened and granted.,An effective date of April 24, 2010 is assigned for the award of service connection for sleep apnea. The Board found that there was no evidence of chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale; thus, a higher rating cannot be granted.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral knee disorder and right foot disorder are remanded.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder (secondary to sleep apnea) is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his intervertebral disc syndrome, lumbosacral strain, and degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine were denied as they did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine, lumbosacral, and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The claim for a compensable evaluation for sinusitis is remanded.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further development. The Veteran's lumbosacral spine, cervical spine, skin disorder, and memory loss are all being reviewed for their etiology in relation to his military service.