Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient VA medical opinion regarding the etiology of his obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A new examination and opinion are required.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service treatment records and a need for an examination to determine if the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to his military service or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran is granted a 40 percent disability rating for residuals of prostate cancer from September 1, 2011. The appeal for higher ratings and TDIU are denied.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current diagnosis is linked to his in-service symptoms. The issue of service connection for sinusitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.

The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for lumbosacral strain and right shoulder strain was granted, with effective dates set at August 23, 2016.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen her claims for service connection for lumbosacral strain and pseudotumor cerebri with right eye visual loss, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.,Both claims were previously denied in January 1978 and August 1989 respectively. The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence within the required timeframes.

The Veteran's appeal concerning the issues of entitlement to service connection for lumbosacral spondylosis, and increased ratings for postoperative hemigastrectomy with vagotomy and gastrojejunostomy for duodenal ulcer and abdominal scars have been withdrawn. As a result, these issues are dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbosacral strain with traumatic arthritis and degenerative joint disease of the right hip, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since December 19, 2005.

The Board denied the claim for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance of the Veteran's spouse, finding that her spouse can perform all activities of daily living and is able to leave her home.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection and increased ratings have been dismissed. The Board found no evidence to support the claims of service connection for a skin disorder, erectile dysfunction, diabetes mellitus, or OSA.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA spine examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability and its impact on his ability to work. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is also deferred.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed sleep apnea, including whether it is aggravated by his service-connected insomnia.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and for new VA examinations of his service-connected conditions, including PFB, Rosai-Dorfman's Syndrome, meningitis, and AIDS. The claims will be readjudicated after the additional development.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected hypertension contributed substantially to his cause of death, and thus grants service connection for the cause of death.

The Veteran's claimed conditions of irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, and sleep apnea were not established as service-connected. The Board found no evidence of in-service onset or connection to service.

The Veteran was granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and major depressive disorder, with initial ratings of 30% and 70%, respectively. The Veteran's asthma claim was denied.,For the entire rating period, the Veteran is entitled to a 70% rating for major depressive disorder.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the lumbosacral spine, status post double laminectomy.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for a final rating of 100% permanent and total.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset in service. The initial compensable rating for prostatitis is also granted.

The Board has granted service connection for PTSD and OSA, but denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is found to be at least as likely as not due to his active service.