Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including foot disability, rheumatoid arthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, respiratory disorder, and diabetes mellitus (Type II), have been denied as the evidence does not establish a link between these conditions and her military service or any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hip bursitis is service-connected, as it had onset during a period of active duty. The claim for sleep apnea secondary to hypertension and/or left ventricular hypertrophy remains pending.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is etiologically linked to his service-connected cervical stenosis, and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his military service, including his time in Desert Storm.

The Veteran's sleep apnea is granted service connection as it began during active duty. Service connection for diabetes mellitus and hypertension are denied due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or any other compensable basis.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of injury to the nose with deviated septum is found to aggravate his current sleep apnea, which was previously denied. The Board finds that the Veteran has a disability manifested by loss of peripheral vision and grants service connection for this condition as secondary to his service-connected residuals of injury to the nose with deviated septum. Service connection is also granted for cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left shoulder disability, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the Veteran's eczema. The issues on appeal are related to service connection for sleep apnea and rating in excess of 30 percent for eczema.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to inadequate examination and instructions regarding the theory of aggravation.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal in all matters currently on appeal, including the reopening of a claim for right foot hammertoes and several other issues. As such, there are no remaining claims for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA medical records and scheduling the Veteran for a VA examination to assess his right leg nerve impairment. The AOJ must also provide an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is not attributable to service, and therefore denied the claim for service connection.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to her military service and grants her claim for service connection.

The Board has granted service connection for a back disability of degenerative joint disease (DJD) based on continuity of symptoms since service.

The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted TDIU.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and procuring an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea.

The Board found that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension were not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there was no evidence of such conditions during his periods of active duty. The Veteran's current diagnoses are attributed to post-service treatment.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and scheduling the Veteran for VA examinations to determine the etiology of his claimed conditions.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of his medical records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and pseudofolliculitis barbae have been denied as there is no evidence to support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service. The initial rating claim for pseudofolliculitis barbae was also denied.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, to include as secondary to PTSD, is being remanded due to the need for additional development of his medical records and an examination.