Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to new evidence submitted, including a nexus opinion linking the condition to his deviated septum and chronic sinusitis. The claim for service connection for deviated septum has also been deferred.

The Veteran's sleep apnea, depressive disorder, and tension headaches are all found to be related to his military service.,Service connection is granted for these conditions. However, a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain, right sciatic nerve, and TDIU due to incomplete examination reports and issues related to flare-ups. A new VA examination is needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for anemia and sleep apnea due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their etiology. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional VA records, request private records if necessary, provide another opportunity for the Veteran to submit evidence, and arrange for addendum opinions from a VA physician.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal before the Board could make a decision.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied, and the RO increased his rating for lumbosacral strain to 40 percent effective March 26, 2012. The Veteran was also granted separate ratings for bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, radiculopathy of both lower extremities, and vertigo. His claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder is remanded, and his TDIU claim is denied.

The Veteran's tinnitus and sleep apnea are granted as service-connected. The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss claim is remanded for further development.

The Board has denied a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD and has remanded the issues of service connection for sleep apnea, erectile dysfunction (ED), and headaches as secondary to PTSD. The TDIU claim is also remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, hypertension, COPD, OSA, and gastrointestinal disorder have all been denied. The effective date for the award of service connection for tinnitus has also been denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for further examination and testimony evaluation.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is secondary to his service-connected right ankle fracture and degenerative arthritic changes of the left knee, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's service connection claim for sleep apnea, as secondary to his PTSD, needs further clarification and evidence. The case is being sent back for an addendum opinion from a clinician regarding whether the obesity caused by binge eating related to PTSD has aggravated the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that the Veteran's PTSD aggravated his sleep apnea.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, type II diabetes mellitus, and neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities due to potential exposure to asbestos, biochemical agents, or other factors. The Veteran's service records indicate possible exposure to asbestos in his barracks, which may have contributed to his current conditions.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea. The Veteran is asked to provide information about any healthcare providers who have treated him for this condition, and all relevant records should be obtained.

The Board granted an initial 10 percent rating for bilateral pes planus and denied a TDIU. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) housebound based on her service-connected disabilities, finding that she does not meet the criteria for SMC housebound as defined by law and regulations.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for low back pain and sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete examinations and lack of opinions regarding the etiology of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right hip disability and entitlement to a temporary total evaluation due to surgical or other treatment necessitating convalescence for a right hip disability. The Veteran's right hip disability is alleged to be aggravated by his service-connected right knee strain and left knee patella malalignment.