Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has dismissed the appeals for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain, patellofemoral syndrome with bursitis and degenerative changes of the right knee, and recurrent sinusitis. The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is remanded.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding service connection for hypertensive heart disease, hypertension (HTN), and supraventricular arrhythmia. The appeal of service connection for OSA was remanded due to insufficient evidence. Service connection for cardiac ischemia is also remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to insufficient medical evidence and need for additional examinations.

The Veteran's claims for effective dates earlier than August 26, 2012 for service connection were denied.,The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings and increased ratings for various disabilities were remanded.

The Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation of his obstructive sleep apnea has been dismissed as he requested withdrawal in writing.

The Veteran's initial increased ratings for lumbosacral facet arthritis with thoracolumbar DDD and cervical spine DDD have been denied as her conditions do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule.

The Board has denied service connection for cardiovascular disease and remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy. The decision is pending further examination and opinion.

The Board has determined that further medical examination and opinion are needed to determine the nature and etiology of sleep apnea, right shoulder disability, and left thumb nerve and/or ligament disability. The appeals for these conditions will be remanded.

Your claim for service connection for sleep apnea has been granted, and the appeal is dismissed as there are no unresolved issues.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea was not present during service and is unrelated to service. The Board denied the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating, as PTSD does not result in total occupational and social impairment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for sleep apnea, hypertension, dental disorder, and chronic sinus disorder due to outstanding VA medical records and further examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that it is not related to his military service or any service-connected condition.

The Veteran's brain disorder, periventricular microangiopathy, is granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes. Service connection for allergic rhinosinusitis and skin disorders of the arms and face and back are also granted due to herbicide exposure in Vietnam. Sleep apnea was denied.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for spondylolisthesis lumbosacral spine at L5-S1 and separate ratings for left and right lower extremity radiculopathy was denied. The evidence did not show more than moderate limitation of motion or flexion limited to 40 degrees.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is granted as secondary to service-connected GERD and rhinosinusitis. The claims for bronchitis, hypertension, and gallstones are denied.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected left and right knee disabilities have been dismissed as he withdrew them prior to the decision. The Board also granted entitlement to individual unemployability (TDIU) due to multiple service-connected conditions preventing him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea began during his active service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board denied service connection for GERD, Diverticular disease, Sinusitis, Obstructive sleep apnea, and Diabetes mellitus, type II as they are not proximately due to or aggravated by the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and major depressive disorder, but denied service connection for diabetes mellitus, residuals of a stroke, OSA, neuropathy, gastrointestinal disorder, and hiatal hernia. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were not.