Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling examinations to assess his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and coronary artery disease with ischemic cardiomyopathy, as well as a higher rating for his right knee disability, are being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and examination. The TDIU claim is also inextricably intertwined and will be remanded concurrently.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted as his current diagnosis and in-service symptoms support the finding of a nexus.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for pulmonary condition, chronic bronchitis, and sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran is required to provide authorization for VA to obtain his private treatment records from New Beginning, and a new VA examination will be scheduled to address the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for lumbosacral strain with degenerative changes is denied. The cervical spine disability and bilateral hearing loss issues are remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a respiratory condition and hypertension, finding that there was no evidence of chronicity or aggravation beyond natural progression. The case is remanded to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's hypertension.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypertension has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision. The Board also remanded the issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to incomplete medical records and the need for additional examinations. The issues include right bundle branch block, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, sleep apnea, respiratory conditions, and an acquired psychiatric condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further development. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is pending.

The Veteran has been diagnosed with sleep apnea and experienced symptoms during active service. The Board granted service connection for the condition, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate and additional evidence is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder condition and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of lumbosacral spine.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his military service. A new examination is needed to determine if there is a causal connection.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for further development of evidence.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to service or a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection for PTSD, sleep apnea, gall bladder removal, a back disability, and a right shoulder disability are denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for PTSD is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for gall bladder removal is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for right foot ganglion cyst removal is granted.

The Board has granted service connection for lower thoracic paraspinal muscle spasms and sleep apnea. The appeal regarding the initial disability ratings for these conditions is dismissed.

The Board has decided that a VA medical opinion is needed to determine if the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is related to his service-connected depression.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including adjudicating a theory of clear and unmistakable error in the March 2005 rating decision and determining an effective date prior to February 21, 2013 for the grant of service connection for sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's lumbosacral strain. The Veteran is not entitled to service connection for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep apnea, or an acquired psychiatric disorder.