Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has remanded the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), headaches, peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities, right knee disability, and degenerative joint disease of the right hip. The reasons for remand include needing updated VA examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service or other etiologies.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic fatigue syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, bilateral hand tremors, cervical spine condition, lumbar spine condition, and allergic rhinitis due to new evidence or further clarification of the medical opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD and grants entitlement to secondary service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board denied service connection for a lumbosacral spine disability, bilateral foot disability, and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his active service.,Service connection was also denied for bilateral foot disability and peripheral neuropathy of the right upper extremity as they were not found to be due to service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and review of submitted evidence.,The Veteran is seeking an increase in his rating for diabetic nephropathy. The Board finds that a new examination is needed as his diabetes has worsened, and this condition is intertwined with his nephropathy.,The Veteran seeks increased ratings for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy secondary to his service-connected diabetes mellitus type two. His claim will be remanded due to the need for an updated examination.,The Veteran claims entitlement to a higher rating for bronchial asthma, which has not been evaluated in over 8 years. A new examination is needed.,The Veteran alleges CUE in his service connection denial for depression and sleep apnea. His claim will be remanded as the issue of service connection remains pending.,The Veteran claims entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea, which was denied due to CUE. The claim will be remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient STRs and requests for additional records.

The Veteran's appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for carcinoid tumors is dismissed. Service connection for tinnitus is granted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss, sleep apnea, left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, and right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy are remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of the issues of service connection for heart disorder, coronary artery disease, and psychiatric disorder (including generalized anxiety disorder) is dismissed. The remaining issues on appeal are remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for OSA and PTSD due to outstanding VA treatment records, potential Vet Center records, and need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spondylosis disability is being remanded for additional examination to assess the current severity of his condition.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claims for service connection of various conditions, including sleep disorder, hypertension, right eye disorder, heart disorder, kidney disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorders. The cases are being remanded for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to service-connected psychiatric disability. The claim will be returned for further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his low back disability, sleep apnea, and psychiatric disabilities. The VA is required to provide examinations or obtain medical opinions in order to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board has granted service connection for deviated septum, left concha bullosa as secondary to deviated septum, right nasal polyps as secondary to deviated septum, and sleep apnea as secondary to deviated septum. Service connection for hypertension and heart disability is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a sleep disorder secondary to his back pain, rating of his lumbar spine disability, and TDIU claim due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board has not decided the service connection claims for all conditions, as some issues were granted and others denied. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a fungal infection of the ears was reopened but denied due to lack of current evidence. Claims for tinnitus, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), hypertension, stomach condition, and skin condition (toenail fungus) were not reopened as there was no new and material evidence.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral eye disability is denied. The Board found no current evidence of a compensable eye disability and the medical opinion was not prejudicial to the Veteran.

The Board has granted service connection for arthrosis of the lumbar spine, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder. Service connection for insomnia as a manifestation of PTSD is also granted. The claims for hypertension, headaches, pulmonary disability, sleep apnea, and diabetes mellitus are remanded due to lack of definitive opinions.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for depressive disorder NOS, thoracic dextro scoliosis, lower back disorder, IBS, GERD and DJD of the bilateral knees. The Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorders are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's low back injury with lumbosacral strain and traumatic arthritis is rated at 40 percent prior to October 31, 2012. From that date, the disability remains rated at 40 percent.