Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological/physical disability manifested by mild narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and/or periodic limb movement disorder is being remanded due to the need for further medical review.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for service connection for hypertension and sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea was incurred during active service and grants his claim for service connection.

The Veteran was diagnosed with sleep apnea during active service and prescribed a CPAP machine. A private physician indicated that the current condition began while on active duty. The Board granted service connection for sleep apnea based on direct evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea was incurred during his active duty service and grants the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's service-connected obstructive sleep apnea and diabetic neuropathy of the right lower extremity have been granted, with a rating of 30 percent for the latter condition.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea, finding that there was no competent evidence linking his current condition to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings, as well as his requests for SMC and TDIU. The issues of higher ratings for peripheral neuropathy were not addressed.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions, including hypertension, a deviated nasal septum, meralgia paresthetica, and posttraumatic migraine headaches. The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly evaluate these claims.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed migraine headaches, including photophobia, and sleep apnea are not service-connected as they were not shown to be related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has denied service connection for a back condition. The remaining issues have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability and further development on claims for increased ratings for left ankle disability and TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of her sleep apnea and headache disorder, as well as the relationship between her service-connected septal deviation status post rhinoplasty.

The Board found that the Veteran does not have a current disability related to his in-service uvula excision, sleep apnea, or hypertension. The claims for these conditions were denied as they are not service-connected.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain is characterized by increased chronic low back pain and corresponding functional impairment, more nearly approximating limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less. The Board finds that a rating of 40 percent, but not higher, for lumbosacral strain has been met.

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was evaluated at a 20 percent rating for the period prior to July 5, 2011. The Board found that his symptoms did not warrant an evaluation in excess of this level.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not manifest in service or within the first post-service year, and is unrelated to his service-connected nose fracture. The preponderance of evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's sleep apnea was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Veteran's request for a Travel Board hearing. The appeal is not ready for final decision and needs further development.

The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, reflecting the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment. The claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was granted.