Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and right axilla phlebitis are denied as there is no evidence of current disabilities during the period of the claim.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing. The issues of entitlement to service connection for various conditions are still pending.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to his military service or service-connected PTSD, and whether it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a lumbosacral spondylosis or cervical spondylosis disability that is etiologically related to his military service. The evidence shows no indication of such conditions during service and the VA examiner's opinions do not support a finding that these conditions are due to service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is granted. The appeals for the other issues are dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions on the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and thoracolumbar spine disorder.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and PTSD.

The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, and the Board does not have further jurisdiction to consider them.

The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for additional medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's sleep apnea is caused or aggravated by his service-connected maxillary sinusitis.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease are granted service connection, with a 100% rating for his cardiovascular disease effective August 25, 2008. The earlier effective date claim is granted as of August 25, 2008. The erectile dysfunction claim is dismissed.

The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, effective September 10, 2013. His lumbar spine disability remains at a 10 percent rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and a new examination to assess the severity of his service-connected lumbosacral spine disability and any related neurological symptoms. The examiner should also determine if he has a current sleep disability and whether it is related to service or his service-connected disabilities.

The Board finds that the Veteran's retinitis pigmentosa first manifested during service and is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbosacral strain, to include as due to the service-connected left knee disability, is being remanded for additional development and an opinion from a VA physician.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and TDIU have been dismissed as he has withdrawn all claims on appeal.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a sleep disorder, which he claims is related to his service-connected disorders. The Board has ordered additional development due to the need for medical opinions regarding whether the sleep disorder is directly related to service and whether it is aggravated by his service-connected Multiple Sclerosis.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination and for obtaining updated treatment records. The Veteran's sleep apnea is being evaluated in relation to his service, including whether it may be considered a manifestation of a medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.

Your appeal is being remanded to reschedule your Board hearing at the RO due to your request and current circumstances. The Veteran requested a hearing but was out of country on the scheduled date.

The Veteran's lower back disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service. His left ear hearing loss and gastroesophageal disability are pending as additional evidence is needed to determine their etiology.

The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is found to have first manifested during service and is considered a direct result of his active duty service, resolving in favor of the Veteran.