Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for obstructive sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction cannot be granted as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's rosacea has been granted service connection, and he is currently rated at 10 percent for this condition. The issue of entitlement to a higher initial rating remains pending.

The Veteran's appeal was withdrawn prior to the Board issuing a decision. The issue of special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or household status is being remanded due to outstanding records.

The Board has remanded the case due to need for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on whether the Veteran's thyroid disorder is related to his first period of service or aggravated by his second period of service. The claim for sleep apnea must also be remanded as it may be inextricably intertwined with the thyroid disorder claim.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a sleep disorder due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple issues related to service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea and its secondary effects on other conditions. The Board has determined that a video conference hearing is necessary due to the Veteran's request.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a TDIU as he has been gainfully employed throughout the appeal period.

The Board found that the Veteran's respiratory disorders, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep apnea, were not incurred in or aggravated by service. The claim for asthma was also remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, a heart disorder, hypertension, erectile dysfunction, and sleep apnea. The appeal is remanded to the AOJ.

The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain and degenerative arthritis of the spine as secondary to service-connected knee disabilities. The issues regarding increased ratings for right knee disabilities are remanded.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including VA examinations and consideration of new evidence. The Veteran's dental malocclusion and sleep apnea claims are pending.

The Veteran's initial ratings for his cervical spine, lumbosacral spine, left hip, GERD and chronic sinusitis disabilities have been denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.

The Veteran's service connection for lumbosacral strain was granted with an effective date of April 19, 1995. The rating assigned is 10 percent.

The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for his service-connected low back disability and right shoulder disability are being remanded to allow for further development, including VA examinations.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea is related to active military service, granting service connection. For his status post right inguinal hernia repair, the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to address the current severity of his service-connected sarcoidosis and whether sleep apnea was incurred during active service. The Veteran also needs to provide evidence supporting that his child K. graduated from high school in May 2009.

The Veteran withdrew his claim for an initial, compensable rating for erectile dysfunction during a hearing before the Board of Veterans' Appeals. The appeal regarding service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is being remanded to the agency of original jurisdiction.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was not granted any new or material evidence to reopen his previously denied hookworm/parasitic disease and diabetes mellitus type II issues.

The Veteran's claims for hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, and pes planus were all granted. The diagnoses are considered to be directly related to his service.