Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right knee disability was reopened and granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, secondary to residuals of septo-rhinoplasty, was also reopened and granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, degenerative disc disease with L5-S1 herniated disc and IVDS with back strain (back condition), and left knee strain were denied as the original claim was not filed within one year of a period of service from which he was separated under conditions other than dishonorable.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The Veteran's cervical stenosis and lumbar degenerative disc disease are both rated at the maximum disability evaluation of 20 percent prior to April 13, 2017, and 40 percent thereafter.

The Board has remanded the claims for diabetes, hypertension, neuropathy of the feet and legs, ischemic heart disease, stroke, and depression due to potential exposure to herbicides while serving on ships off the coast of Vietnam. The claim for service connection for a headache condition is also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment, resulting in a total disability rating based on unemployability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during his active military service and is associated with his hypertension.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, back disability, and bilateral flatfoot have been reopened due to new evidence received.,Service connection has not been granted for psoriasis.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is remanded for further examination and consideration of the etiology of his condition, including exposure to Gulf War environment hazards.

The Veteran's asthma and GERD have been rated at the maximum available rating of 10 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted for either condition.,Regarding his sleep disorder, the Veteran has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea but further evaluation is needed to determine if he also has another sleep disorder.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea began during his active service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be secondary to his service-connected asbestosis, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for left ear hearing loss and increased evaluations for diabetes mellitus. The claim of service connection for erectile dysfunction is granted, but only as secondary to diabetes mellitus and/or PTSD.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence being added since the last decision. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered by the Regional Office (RO).

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and OSA. The issues of right knee disability, low back disability, and right foot or ankle disability are remanded due to inadequate examination reports.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea had its onset during his military service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to determine if the Veteran's current sleep apnea disorder is related to his service, including National Guard service from April 1982 to April 1984 and Florida National Guard and Reserve of Army from January 1994 to January 2001.

The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical evidence and need for further examination. The issues include left shoulder, lumbar spine, cervical spine, and radiculopathy of the left arm disabilities.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea as there is no current disability and the evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation.