Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea and folliculitis and cellulitis of the scalp have been granted service connection, but the Board finds that there is no nexus between these conditions and her military service. The Veteran was awarded a compensable initial rating for her folliculitis and cellulitis of the scalp.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep disability, including sleep apnea, is related to his service. Additional development and an examination are needed.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea and whether it was caused or aggravated by his PTSD medication. The Veteran is also required to undergo a VA examination if deemed necessary.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea was not incurred in or aggravated by active service. The Board found no probative value to the diagnoses of sleep apnea provided during his periods of service and after separation, as they were inconsistent with objective medical evidence.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal, leaving no issues for the Board to consider.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions and development of records.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn due to his request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran's right knee arthritis is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year postservice.,Service connection for residuals of a right great toe injury (gout and arthritis) is denied because the current disability does not have a link to an acute injury in service, which resolved without residual pathology.,Retinitis pigmentosa is not service-connected as there is no evidence that it was manifested during service or within one year postservice.

The Board has remanded the case for a new VA opinion to address whether the Veteran's current sleep apnea is related to service, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The claim will be adjudicated again after obtaining this additional medical evidence.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have chronic fatigue syndrome and therefore, service connection for chronic fatigue is denied. The issue of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea remains pending.

The Veteran's current sleep apnea and insomnia are not related to his military service or a service-connected disability. The Board finds that the Veteran is not entitled to service connection for these conditions.

The appellant's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board finds that disc disease of the lumbosacral spine had its onset in active service and grants service connection for this condition.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee disability and sleep disability were not incurred or aggravated by service, and thus denied both claims.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection for sleep apnea, and service connection for a stroke are being remanded due to the need for additional development.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations, service connection, and compensation were denied. The claim of new and material evidence to reopen the malaria claim was also denied.

The Veteran's back disability (lumbosacral strain) is service-connected.,Service connection for bilateral knee disability, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension is not granted.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's psychiatric disabilities other than PTSD and his sleep apnea. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to missing service treatment records, outstanding VA and private treatment records, and inadequate rationale in a previous VA opinion.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to his military service.