Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's cause of death is attributed to medications prescribed for his service-connected disabilities, and the claim for service connection for depression has been granted with a rating of 70 percent effective from March 7, 2011. The appellant is also entitled to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not related to his active duty service or a service-connected disability, and thus denied the claim.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that they are not related to his active duty service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board denied service connection for liposarcoma and schwannoma, finding that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as his conditions were not related to his active military service.

The Veteran's nerve damage to the left leg has been rated as 10 percent disabling, which is appropriate given the symptoms described. The acquired psychiatric disorder (MDD, panic disorder with agoraphobia, PTSD) has been granted service connection and is considered a new issue due to reopened claims. Hypertension and sleep apnea have not been found to be related to service. Left shoulder and back disabilities are also not supported by the evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations to determine the nature and etiology of his sleep apnea and bilateral foot disorders.

The Board has ordered a remand to obtain additional treatment records and conduct a VA sleep apnea examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea will be reconsidered based on the new evidence and opinions.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's PTSD and OSA have been granted service connection, while his diabetes mellitus has been assigned a 20 percent initial rating.

The Board vacated the remand for a VA examination and granted service connection for sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms began in service and continued thereafter. The Board gave the Veteran the benefit of the doubt.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a Travel Board hearing at the Waco, Texas RO due to his withdrawal of previous requests and submission of a new request.

The Board has granted a 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected back disability, effective from March 16, 2010.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional evidence and a VA examination.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is not caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus. Therefore, the claim for secondary service connection is denied.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea and diabetes mellitus type II, finding that there is no direct or secondary evidence to support these claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration of his claims, including a new opinion regarding his sleep disorders.

The Veteran is seeking service connection for sleep apnea, which he contends is secondary to his service-connected PTSD. The Board has ordered a remand due to the need for an updated VA examination and opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is being remanded due to incomplete service treatment records and the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease of T-12 with lumbosacral strain were rated at 10 percent prior to May 13, 2015. Effective May 13, 2015, the disability remains rated at 10 percent.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining updated VA examination and medical opinions regarding his PTSD and sleep apnea.