Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, as well as appeals for higher ratings for his right knee and chronic fatigue syndrome, were dismissed. The Veteran was granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis but denied any increase in the rating for sinusitis with headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The diabetes mellitus, eye condition, hypertension, and respiratory disorder claims are remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the issuance of a Statement of the Case regarding his claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea. The rating for diabetes mellitus type II (diabetes); with erectile dysfunction; and mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy remains denied.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for a 20% disability rating for lumbosacral strain is denied as there was no legally cognizable claim or intent to file a claim within the one-year period prior to February 16, 2016.

The Veteran's service-connected Achilles tendonitis, left foot is granted a 10% rating. Service connection for degenerative joint disease and L5-S1 spondylolisthesis of the lumbosacral spine is also granted.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for lumbosacral strain, cervical spine strain, bilateral ankle disability, and tinnitus due to the absence of VA treatment records from 2001 to the present. These records are needed to make a determination on the merits.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and PAT due to incomplete examination reports. The Veteran's lay statements regarding symptoms during service are also considered.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for lumbosacral joint disease, left knee condition, and right knee condition. The case is being remanded to provide the Veteran with a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his bilateral knee conditions.

The Veteran's eye disability claim is denied as there is no diagnosed condition related to service.,The Veteran's back, feet, and face skin conditions are remanded for further examination and opinion regarding their etiology.,The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is remanded for a medical opinion on its etiology.,The Veteran's cellulitis of the left thigh claim is remanded for clarification of whether it constitutes a current disability or if it is only pain.,The Veteran's thyroid disorder claim is remanded to determine when the condition manifested and whether service aggravated it.,The Veteran's PTSD claim is remanded for further medical opinion on its etiology.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities have been remanded due to the need for further examination and evaluation. The current ratings remain at 40 percent.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied in October 2008. New and material evidence has been received, reopening the claim.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's exposure to Agent Orange and his cause of death.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for sleep apnea, low back disability, bilateral upper and lower extremity disability, and Parkinson’s disease to obtain an addendum opinion addressing whether these conditions are aggravated by his service-connected TBI.,The Veteran is seeking service connection for unspecified neurological condition associated with TBI and headaches associated with TBI.

The Veteran's facial scars have been rated as noncompensable due to the absence of characteristics of disfigurement or pain. The Board has found that the preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.,Several service connection claims for various disabilities are being remanded, including cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, left hip disability, sleep disorder (including sleep apnea), GERD, erectile dysfunction, headaches, neurological disabilities of the buttocks and lower extremities, chronic pain, and acquired psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine spondylosis is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has granted a 40 percent evaluation. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also on appeal.

The Board has denied service connection for high cholesterol as it is not a disability recognized by VA. The remaining issues on appeal are being remanded due to the Veteran's assertion of increased severity since his last examination.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea should be remanded due to inadequate notice and assistance, need for a VA examination, and missing translations of documents.

The Veteran's right knee disability is granted service connection as it occurred during a period of inactive duty for training. The lumbosacral strain with degenerative arthritis issue is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was not incurred in service and the Board denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied service connection for brain disorder, vision disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, erectile dysfunction, and prostate disorder. The Veteran did not have a diagnosed brain disorder or vision disorder related to his military service.