Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for sleep apnea and neck disability were denied as new and material evidence was not received. The claims for a skin condition, vision and eye condition, and osteoarthritis are also denied.

The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for his service-connected lumbosacral strain with mild to moderate degenerative disc disease is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have started during his military service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's OSA had its onset during service and if it is related to his period of active duty from February 2003 to May 2004. The VA will obtain updated treatment records, conduct a medical opinion, and provide an opportunity for further development.

The Board denied reopening the claims of sleep apnea and bilateral hearing loss due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's lung cancer, skin rash (seborrheic dermatitis and rosacea), right knee degenerative joint disease, and left knee degenerative joint disease were all denied service connection as they are not related to his military service.,Special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance was also denied due to lack of evidence showing that the Veteran or his spouse required regular assistance.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and other conditions such as diabetes, sleep apnea, and back pain, prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board grants TDIU prior to December 8, 2016.

The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders other than major depressive disorder, including attention deficit disorder (ADD).

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a supplemental medical opinion to address the relationship between his service-connected conditions and the claimed disabilities.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current condition.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions were denied as they did not meet the criteria for presumptive service connection due to Persian Gulf War exposure or other qualifying chronic disability.

The Veteran's skin disorder, diagnosed as acne rosacea, had its onset in service and the Board finds that service connection is warranted.

The Board finds that the Veteran's sleep apnea is etiologically related to his active duty service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection or entitlement to TDIU.

The Board has granted service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, and left knee disorder. Service connection was denied for urinary leakage due to lack of evidence linking the condition to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and VA medical records. The issues of service connection for psychiatric disorders (including PTSD) and sleep apnea are also being addressed.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for additional development due to lack of recent medical records and examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for chronic diarrhea, finding that it is at least as likely as not incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury. Service connection was denied for diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, and thrombocytosis.

The Board denied service connection for pulmonary vascular disease with embolism and granted an effective date of April 19, 2010 for sleep apnea. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for sleep apnea was also denied.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, and erectile dysfunction were found to be related to his military service. The Board granted the Veteran's claims for these conditions.