Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for diabetes mellitus is denied.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for loss of sense of smell, loss of sense of taste, sinusitis, and sleep apnea are remanded as there may be outstanding VA treatment records that need to be obtained.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded due to the lack of a specific in-service stressor being established.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative submucous resection and rhinoplasty for deviated septum is remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea is aggravated by his service-connected psychiatric disorder, and he is granted service connection for this condition. However, there is no evidence of a current heart disorder, so the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder is denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for a new examination.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the cases of degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine for further development.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims of service connection for sinusitis, right wrist disability, bilateral knee disability, and sleep apnea. The claim of service connection for a bilateral shoulder disability is remanded.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for tinnitus, heart disability (including ischemic heart disease and coronary artery disease), obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, and kidney disability. The Veteran is to be provided with a VA examination regarding his claimed tinnitus.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea and bilateral ankle conditions is granted, but the claims for left and right ankle conditions are remanded due to a lack of in-service records.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed again.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder and associated neurological impairments, including IVDS and radiculopathy. The case is being remanded for these purposes.

The case is remanded for a new VA examination to assess the severity of the Veteran's service-connected back disability and associated symptoms, including peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities. Separate ratings are also required for the right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical and lumbar spine disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence.

The Board denied service connection for Asthma, COPD (as secondary to asthma), and Sleep Apnea as the Veteran's preexisting asthma did not worsen during his two-month active duty service. The Board found that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of aggravation.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for a left bottom foot condition, sleep apnea, TBI and an acquired psychiatric disability due to issues with character of discharge and outstanding service records. The appeal will be reconsidered after these matters are resolved.

The Veteran's death was caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but this condition is not service-connected. The Board found that the cause of death was not related to any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as incurred in service.,An acquired psychiatric disorder (including PTSD) and a sleep disorder (including sleep apnea) are remanded for further development.,Hypertension is remanded for further development.,Left and right wrist disabilities are remanded for further development.,,

The Veteran's initial claim for an increased evaluation of his degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine prior to April 12, 2016 was denied. The appeal is REMANDED as there are issues regarding service connection for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disabilities.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher initial evaluation of his degenerative joint disease of the lumbosacral spine from April 12, 2016 is also REMANDED due to issues with service connection for bilateral hearing loss and acquired psychiatric disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of her service-connected low back disability is remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling an appropriate VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbosacral spine disability due to inadequate development of evidence, specifically regarding the severity and functional impairment caused by flare-ups.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to failure of the Veteran to report for scheduled VA examinations. The issues are related to sleep apnea and squamous cell carcinoma, both claimed as resulting from exposure to asbestos or herbicide during military service.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for PTSD prior to May 5, 2016, and a rating in excess of 50 percent thereafter is dismissed. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted as it is proximately due to his service-connected PTSD.