Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and ratings for his conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's sinusitis, adjustment disorder, and hypertension are service-connected. However, further development is needed for his sleep apnea claims due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to reopen his previously denied claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea. The underlying claim is also granted, with evidence showing a link between the Veteran’s military service and current obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment for the period beginning April 17, 2010 to September 7, 2011. As a result, TDIU is granted.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and gastrointestinal condition secondary to PTSD are remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous directives and a need for an addendum opinion regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD or diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder). The case is being remanded to obtain additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for the award of service connection for sleep apnea has been dismissed due to his death.

The Board has granted an effective date of June 22, 2009 for the resumption of VA disability compensation benefits. The Veteran's separation pay was not recouped earlier due to a one-year waiting period following her second period of active service.

The Veteran's back disability of lumbar spine arthritis is granted as secondary to his service-connected bilateral foot disabilities. The Veteran was also granted service connection for sleep apnea, which began during service and continued post-service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a chronic adjustment disorder is denied as he did not meet the criteria for an adjustment disorder.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbosacral DDD with multi-level lumbosacral spondylosis and left paracentral disc protrusion is denied due to lack of incapacitating episodes, limitation of flexion, or spinal ankylosis.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for Tourette's Syndrome, complex tic's type, is denied as his symptoms are intermittent and mild.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for recurrent back disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examinations.

The Board dismissed the appeals regarding entitlement to service connection for a right eye disability and an initial disability rating higher than 20 percent for lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's claims for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, right hip strain with degenerative joint disease, and right knee strain were granted effective November 17, 2006.,An additional 10% evaluation for limitation of adduction of the right hip was granted effective October 30, 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for tinnitus, asthma, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea. The appeals were not reopened due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records. The Board will determine if his service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment.

The Board has remanded the cases due to a lack of recent VA examination for the service-connected lumbosacral strain and left knee strain.

The Veteran's appeals for PTSD, increased rating for chronic lumbar sprain with associated right lower extremity radiculopathy, and kidney condition were dismissed. The appeals for service connection for a right shoulder condition, sinus condition, obstructive sleep apnea, GERD, and erectile dysfunction are remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service, including his military service in Vietnam. The claim will be reviewed again with a new medical opinion.

The Board has remanded the claims for tinnitus, major depressive disorder (MDD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), left shoulder condition, sleep apnea, cold injury residuals of the extremities, adenitis tuberculosis, and skin condition due to outstanding VA medical records.