Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran does not have sleep apnea and denied his claim for service connection. The low back disability was also denied as it is less likely than not incurred in or caused by active service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including a VA examination to assess the etiology of any currently diagnosed acquired psychiatric disorder and any other psychiatric disorder rendered during the pendency of the appeal. Additionally, a VA examination is needed to determine whether the Veteran's sleep apnea was caused or aggravated by his acquired psychiatric disability.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal of all issues prior to the Board's decision.

The appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and elevated PSA levels were not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability. The Board denied both claims.

The Veteran is requesting an increase in special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person. The case has been remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records, a new examination to determine his need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status, and further development as needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and is therefore denied.

The Board found that there is no nexus between the Veteran's respiratory disorders and his service or a service-connected condition, including asbestosis. The weight of medical evidence does not support a finding that any current respiratory disorder is related to an in-service event or service-connected asbestosis.

The Board finds that the Veteran's lumbosacral spine degenerative disease is not related to service, and his claims for tremors and excessive sweating are denied as they are not linked to service. The claim for chest pain has been reopened but remains denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea is not related to service or service-connected conditions, and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for chronic fatigue, to include as due to an undiagnosed illness, has been denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome and attributed his symptoms to sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claims for high blood pressure, pinguecula (eye disorder), and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations to determine their etiology. The exposure basis is not applicable as there was no herbicide exposure in service.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded for a VA examination to determine its nature and etiology, including whether it is related to service or PTSD.

The Veteran's appeal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for obstructive sleep apnea has been withdrawn. The remaining issue, regarding an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for PTSD, will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal regarding the claims of service connection for gastritis and increased ratings for sinusitis, chronic lumbosacral strain, right leg shin splints, left leg shin splints, and right elbow ulnar neuropathy. The Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to address the inadequacies of a previous VA examination and obtain updated medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is at least as likely as not incurred during his period of active duty service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, including its relationship to his service-connected PTSD.

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

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current sleep apnea is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.