Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral knee joint osteoarthritis and lumbosacral strain, finding that these conditions are related to her active military service.

The Board has determined that further development of the medical evidence is required to determine if the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee degenerative arthritis contributed to his death. The case is REMANDED for this purpose.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's heart disease and obstructive sleep apnea are not service-connected, as they were not present in service or within one year of separation, and there is no evidence linking them to service.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion to determine if the Veteran's sleep apnea is related to his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine is rated at 60 percent, effective September 2, 2014. The scars are rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to assess the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.

The Veteran's claims for service connection were reopened and granted effective May 30, 2013. The Board also determined that the Veteran is entitled to an effective date of May 30, 2013 for his low back disability, right knee osteoarthritis, left knee osteoarthritis, painful healed scar of the right forearm, and nonpainful healed scar of the right forearm.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and providing an adequate addendum opinion from a VA examiner regarding the relationship between the Veteran's skin disorders and his service, specifically considering his conceded in-service exposure to Agent Orange.

The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and scheduling VA examinations to assess his adjustment disorder and sleep apnea.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected disabilities, including gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). The right thumb wart and right arm numbness claims are denied.

The Veteran's low back disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and may not be presumed to have been so incurred or aggravated. The criteria for a separate 10 percent disability rating for multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities were not met.

The Board finds that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and thus denies his claim for a TDIU.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for sleep apnea. The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not have its onset during service and there was no credible evidence linking his current condition to his military service. As a result, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea was denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination for back disability and unclear diagnosis of heart disorder. The Veteran is scheduled for a VA examination to address these issues.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including DDD of the lumbosacral spine and coronary artery disease, preclude him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining missing service treatment records and SSA disability benefits file. The Veteran's claims will be readjudicated after this is completed.

The Veteran's OSA is found to be secondary to his service-connected asthma, and the Board grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, residuals of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Hashimoto's disease, and temporomandibular joint syndrome. The appeal for sinusitis was withdrawn by the Veteran.