Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as he is able to perform his daily activities independently.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, diabetes mellitus II, and narcolepsy due to insufficient etiology opinions in the November 2011 VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee, right elbow, low back, and chest disabilities have not been adequately evaluated based on recent medical evidence. The claims are being remanded to schedule the Veteran for additional VA examinations to assess the current severity of his conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including fibromyalgia, TBI, headaches, IBS-GERD, chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence, and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

Service connection is denied for fibromyalgia, TBI, and headaches.,Service connection is granted for IBS-GERD with a 30% rating. Service connection is denied for chronic fatigue/hypersomnolence and sleep impairment (claimed as sleep apnea).

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient examination regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected left shoulder disability, as well as the impact of obesity on the condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of obstructive sleep apnea, finding that there is no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for a chronic lumbosacral spine disorder as there was no evidence of a diagnosis in service or within one year of separation, and the weight of the evidence did not support a finding that the current condition is related to active service.

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

The Veteran's claims for service connection were denied. The effective date of the decision is not specified.

The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent rating prior to February 10, 2015. A 70 percent rating is granted from February 10, 2015 onwards.

The Veteran's asthma, sleep apnea, and acquired psychiatric disorder are all granted service connection. The decision is based on the merits of these claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding medical records and examination needs.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension with obesity are remanded due to a lack of a VA examination, and because the nature and etiology of these conditions need further clarification.

The Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and lumbosacral spine fibromyositis were rated at 20 percent prior to October 15, 2006. The rating was denied as the disability did not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.

Allergic rhinitis and multiple joint pains (fibromyalgia) are granted. Service connection for lower back disability is reopened, but denied. Service connection for sarcoidosis and gastrointestinal disorder (IBS) as due to Gulf War illness are remanded.,PTSD rating in excess of 30 percent is remanded, as well as ratings for external hemorrhoids and sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine is remanded due to insufficient prior examinations and the need for a new VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea should be remanded due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issue is whether his current condition is related to service or secondary to his service-connected shoulder disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal disorder, and sleep apnea due to potential issues with the medical opinions provided. The Veteran's TDIU claim is also being remanded.

The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of spermatocele removal and right inguinal hernia are granted. The left knee disability is rated at 10 percent, the OSA and asthma at 50 percent, and hypertension remains at 10 percent.