Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to be secondary to his service-connected depressive disorder. The cases of irritable bowel syndrome, depressive disorder, left shoulder disability, and right shoulder disability are remanded for additional examinations.

The Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative joint disease has been rated at 20 percent, the highest available rating under VA regulations for this condition.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of his Gulf War exposure history.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions and additional VA treatment records. The Veteran's spouse is also being considered as a substitute claimant.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current spine disorders did not manifest during service or within a year thereafter, and are not related to any in-service event. As such, service connection for these disabilities is denied.

The Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea was first diagnosed after his military service, and the Board finds that it is more likely than not related to his active duty service. The evidence supports a finding that he experienced symptoms during or shortly after his deployment in 2003.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, lumbar spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorders. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of any of these conditions.

The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain updated VA examination and additional development of the record, including for an individual unemployability claim.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development, including an addendum opinion from an ENT specialist regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was worsened by his service-connected Meniere's disease and/or traumatic brain injury.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic lumbosacral strain, mood disorder, and diabetes mellitus, type II.

The Veteran's service connection claims are granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder, a heart disorder, and other conditions. The appeal is based on new evidence.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining VA and private treatment records, providing appropriate duty to assist notice, scheduling VA examinations, and readjudicating the claims.

The Board has dismissed the appeal for service connection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea due to withdrawal by the Veteran. The claim for service connection of Right Knee DJD is denied as there is no evidence linking the current condition to service.

The Veteran's sleep apnea was granted service connection, but his tuberculosis claim was denied as there is no current disability or evidence of active tuberculosis during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disability and granted entitlement to service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.,The Board also granted entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the condition had its onset during active service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have had its onset during service and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and residuals of right ankle sprain, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinusitis and sleep apnea, finding no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for sinusitis and concluding that there is no link between the Veteran's current sleep apnea and his active duty service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient medical opinions and incomplete evidence.