Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not manifest during service and is not related to his active service. The Board also found no evidence of aggravation by a service-connected disability.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his service-connected low back disability was denied as the evidence did not show that he met the criteria for a higher rating under the General Formula or based on incapacitating episodes of disc disease.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to September 15, 2011 for PTSD service connection and has remanded his claim of service connection for sleep apnea secondary to PTSD with unspecified depressive disorder.

The Board denied service connection for pituitary adenoma, hypothyroidism, cerebrovascular disorder with memory loss, and sleep apnea as the evidence did not support a direct link to service or any recognized exposure basis.

The Veteran's service connection claims for basal cell carcinoma, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran's basal cell carcinoma was related to sun exposure during his military service in Vietnam. For the other conditions, the evidence did not support a direct relationship with service.

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

Service connection for sleep apnea and a kidney disability, including kidney stones and cysts, is denied.,A temporary total rating for treatment of a service-connected disability requiring convalescence is also denied.

The Veteran's epididymitis/testicle condition, including bulbar urethra stricture and retrograde ejaculation, is currently rated at 60% effective July 18, 2017. The Veteran also has a separate compensable rating for his sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before a decision can be made regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, increased rating for PTSD, and TDIU. The issues have been remanded to allow for additional development of the record.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining outstanding records. The Veteran's sleep apnea claim is being addressed due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea had onset in service or is directly related to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to service. The claim will be returned for an addendum opinion.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his active duty service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's chronic low back pain is causally related to his active service, and therefore grants service connection for lumbosacral strain.

The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a disability due to an alleged delay in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The case has been remanded for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding their etiology.

The Board has determined that new VA examinations and opinions are necessary to properly adjudicate the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and bilateral foot disability.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is attributable to active service and the claim for service connection is granted. The left shoulder condition issue remains pending as a VA examination has been scheduled.