Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's sleep apnea is being remanded for a more detailed opinion regarding whether it is aggravated by his service-connected hypertensive heart disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, residuals of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, neck disability, sleep apnea, bladder condition (incontinence), and erectile dysfunction, have been denied. The Board found no evidence linking these conditions to active service or events therein.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for a positive PPD test was dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal. The Board also remanded cases regarding service connection for sleep apnea, headache disability (migraines and cluster headaches), and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the Veteran's employment status and education level, as well as for further examination of his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of sleep apnea and therefore denied her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it was incurred during his active duty service.

The Veteran's service-connected left knee total arthroplasty with left thigh muscle atrophy resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness. The claim for increased rating is granted, and the Veteran is now rated at 60 percent for this condition.

The Veteran's cognitive disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and intermittent explosive disorder have been granted service connection. The Veteran also has current diagnoses for a skin condition and psychiatric disorders (including psychosis and temperament issues).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is at least as likely as not due to his service, including exposure to oil well fires and other environmental contaminants during his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the addition of new evidence and the need for a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim of service connection for a bilateral knee condition must be reconsidered on the merits rather than as a petition to reopen. Service connection is granted for bilateral knee osteoarthritis, but the issue of service connection for sleep apnea requires further examination and evidence.

The Veteran's claim for an annual clothing allowance is being remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a more adequate medical opinion regarding the effect of his back and knee braces on his clothing.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations to determine the etiology of his sinus allergies, headaches, and sleep apnea. The TDIU claim is also remanded due to its inextricability with the service connection issues.

The Board has denied service connection for arrhythmia, hypertension, and sleep apnea. The claims are being remanded to determine the etiology of these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to maxillary sinusitis.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for additional VA examinations.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for chondrosarcoma and residual scar of the right tibia are being remanded due to potential recurrence of the conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's Obstructive Sleep Apnea is related to his military service and has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that a VA examination is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, which may be related to his service-connected PTSD or due to in-service exposure.