Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's lumbosacral strain was rated at 10 percent prior to May 31, 2012.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it is related to his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The Veteran will be provided with another opportunity to respond.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, hypertension, residuals of a back injury, cervical spine disability, and psychiatric disability (including PTSD) have been granted.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset in service and is a result of his military service, warranting service connection.

The Board found that there was no evidence of an in-service event, injury or illness related to the Veteran's current sleep apnea disability and thus denied service connection.

The Board denied increased ratings for various conditions, finding that the Veteran did not have a currently diagnosed psychiatric disability and that his spondylotic changes at the right side of the sternum were not service-connected.

The Veteran seeks service connection for bilateral blindness due to retinitis pigmentosa. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records and an examination.

The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, but the claim of service connection for a respiratory disorder (including COPD) requires further development due to potential exposure to asbestos during military service.

The Board found that the Veteran's hypertension did not manifest in service and is not related to service.,The Board also found that the Veteran's sleep apnea was not incurred in service.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for clarification of whether PTSD can cause or aggravate sleep apnea, and to obtain an opinion on whether other service-connected conditions may have caused or aggravated the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current pulmonary disorder, to include sleep apnea and symptoms of lung volumes with mild restriction, was not incurred in service and is not otherwise related to active service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a right wrist disability related to service or any preexisting condition. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded as it was not fully addressed in the March 2015 decision.

The Veteran's PTSD disability is currently rated at 70 percent, effective from April 1, 2009. The Board has granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a left second toe stress fracture was denied as there is no current disability.,Service connection for migraine headaches was granted, but the rating assigned (10%) does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on frequency or severity.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate medical opinions in previous VA examinations.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and an addendum medical opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's lumbosacral spine disability.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, severe lumbosacral spondylosis, and migraine headaches have rendered her in need of regular aid and attendance prior to October 29, 2010. The Board finds that she meets the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The service connection issue remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a videoconference hearing and the issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC) on several service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination and obtaining updated medical records.