Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that his service-connected deviated nasal septum and chronic rhinitis with sinus congestion have aggravated his OSA.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea as secondary to PTSD. However, the rating for PTSD remains remanded due to inadequate examination and the need for a new one. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination that complies with the requirements of Correia v. McDonald, 25 Vet. App. 158 (2016).

The Board has remanded both the service connection claim for a lumbar spine disorder and the TDIU claim due to inadequate VA medical opinions. The claims will be reconsidered with an addendum opinion from a clinician addressing continuity of symptoms since service.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for Addison's disease, underactive thyroid disease, low testosterone, sleep apnea, esophageal cancer, and osteoporosis due to a procedural issue regarding substitution.

The Veteran's service connection claim for insomnia is granted on both a direct and secondary basis. His current OSA diagnosis, however, is denied as it did not begin during his active service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and consideration. The Veteran's hypertension is not service connected, while his sleep apnea remains under review.

The Veteran's major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as service connected. The Board found that the Veteran's current mental health conditions had their onset during his active military service, with the sleep apnea being aggravated by his major depressive disorder.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals for service connection of left shoulder fracture, right shoulder impingement syndrome with degenerative arthritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Board granted service connection for fibromyalgia and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected back disability was denied. The Board has determined that the current evidence does not support an initial rating in excess of 20 percent, but has found that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical examination and opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to incomplete development, including a lack of an opinion from a foot specialist. The AOJ is instructed to obtain a VA examination by a podiatrist or appropriate specialist to assess the current nature and severity of his residuals of a fractured left great toe.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death, and the Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's neurocognitive disorder is granted as service-connected, and he receives a separate 20% rating for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity. Other claims are denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to new evidence suggesting a link between sleep apnea and service, but needs further medical opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's claim for restoration of a 50% rating for migraine headaches from August 23, 2013 is granted. The claim for reopening of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to service-connected TBI with mood disorder, migraine headaches, or medications taken for service-connected conditions is also granted. The Veteran's low back condition claim is remanded.

The Veteran's claims for special home adaptation grant, financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or conveyance, and assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing have been denied due to the absence of a service-connected disability that meets the eligibility criteria.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss and granted service connection for tinnitus. Service connection was not granted for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, or an acquired psychiatric disorder.,Service connection for tinnitus was granted as the evidence is in equipoise regarding its etiology.

Your appeals have been dismissed as you are satisfied with the recent decision granting a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's OSA is related to his service. The claim will be reconsidered after obtaining a new VA medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, acid reflux, PTSD, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as the Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of these conditions.