Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has decided that a new VA examination is needed due to the lack of consideration of the Veteran's lay contentions and medical opinions regarding his sleep apnea and PTSD. The case will be remanded for further action.

The Board found that the Veteran's current sleep apnea did not start during his military service and is not related to any in-service respiratory complaints. The claim for service connection was denied.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's appeals regarding chronic nose bleeds and ventral hernia. The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, ingrown nail of the right great toe, hypertension, and allergic rhinitis.

The Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis is being remanded for further examination and opinion regarding the cause of his atrial fibrillation/arrhythmia, which he claims was caused by service-connected heart disease, diabetes mellitus, or sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also being remanded due to its inextricably intertwined nature with the pulmonary fibrosis claim.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings and TDIU due to inadequate testing in a previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to inadequate examinations and missing medical records. The issues include rating for lumbosacral strain, service connection for radiculopathy in both lower extremities, dermatitis or eczema, and hypertension.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development of evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disorder, including obstructive sleep apnea, is secondary to his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability and sleep apnea. However, additional development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of these conditions.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea as there was no evidence of current disability or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the claims for sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's service treatment records do not show any complaints, treatments, or diagnoses related to these conditions.

The Board has granted an earlier effective date of August 5, 2005 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not caused or aggravated by his active service, including exposure to environmental hazards such as burn pits and sand. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding of service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete service records and unverified periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) or inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA). The Veteran's sleep apnea is being reviewed again with additional development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to new evidence being obtained by VA, and the Veteran did not waive initial consideration of this evidence by the AOJ.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for chronic bacterial prostatitis was granted, with a 20 percent disability rating effective from November 13, 2014. The claim for tension headaches was also granted, but only at the initial 10 percent level. The claim for rosacea is remanded.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cervical strain, coronary artery disease, and sleep apnea disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or in-service injury related to the condition.,For his right knee scar, the Veteran's initial rating request is remanded due to insufficient information regarding the nature and extent of the scar.

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

The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type 2 and related conditions, along with his coronary artery disease, qualify him for special monthly compensation based on being housebound.