Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea and insomnia are found to be secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Veteran is granted a TDIU from May 8, 2009.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and hemorrhoids are remanded due to the addition of new evidence. The effective date issue is not addressed as it pertains to a different claim.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of the cost of a sleep study at SLMVRMC on June 12, 2014 was denied because it did not meet the criteria for VA payment or reimbursement due to lack of authorization and non-emergent nature.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and granted it, finding that new evidence supports a link between the condition and service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to his military service and denied his claim.

The Veteran's appeal of his increased rating for allergic rhinitis/sinusitis was dismissed. His petition to reopen a claim of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted, and he is entitled to a 30% rating for migraines prior to February 4, 2015. The issue of service connection for sleep apnea is remanded.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals on all issues, including increased ratings for low back disability, obstructive sleep apnea, ulcerative colitis and GERD, and appendectomy with residual scar. As a result, the Board has dismissed these matters.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain rating is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity of her condition, including any neurological manifestations such as left leg sciatica.

The Veteran's hypertension, sleep apnea, and allergic rhinitis are all granted. The Veteran is awarded a 30% rating for his service-connected allergic rhinitis since January 26, 2012.

The Veteran's service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is granted. The case of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder as secondary to service-connected paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and/or now service-connected sleep apnea is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for sleep apnea was dismissed because he withdrew his claim. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has denied service connection for left hip tendon strain, right hip tendon strain, and low back disability manifested by pain. The remaining issues have been remanded due to incomplete records and the need for further medical examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for fibromyalgia, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea), gastrointestinal disorder, and left upper extremity disorder as secondary to service-connected PTSD. Additional development is needed including obtaining updated VA treatment records, scheduling a VA examination for knee disabilities, and providing an addendum opinion regarding GERD and cervical radiculopathy.

The Board has denied service connection for sleep apnea and remanded the claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder due to insufficient evidence.

The Board denied service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease, and the current condition is not related to active duty.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his psychiatric, respiratory, and cardiovascular conditions. The claims are also remanded for additional examinations to assess the severity of his knee and foot disabilities.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for sleep apnea due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran's daughter. The case is remanded for further development and an examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for back disability, neurological disability, sleep apnea, and cardiomegaly due to new evidence received. The Veteran's PTSD rating remains under review.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to service, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erectile dysfunction as secondary to PTSD. The Veteran's PTSD was rated at 70 percent since October 9, 2009.